UK election watchdog warns new law could impacts it independence - Reuters

Winston Churchill statue is pictured in front of the Elizabeth Tower, more commonly known as Big Ben, in London, Britain February 7, 2022. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson

LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Britain's elections watchdog asked the government on Monday to reconsider proposed changes to its oversight arrangements, warning they could impact its independence.

"If made law, these provisions will enable a government in the future to influence the Commission’s operational functions and decision-making," the Electoral Commission said in a letter to ministers.

source: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-election-watchdog-warns-new-law-could-impacts-it-independence-2022-02-21/

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