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Encyclopedia > Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act 1883

The Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act of 1883 was a continuation of policy to make votes free from the intimidation of landowners and politicians. 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...


Despite the 1872 Ballot Act, William Gladstone's Second Ministry (1880-85) knew that to make voting less corrupt, certain measures were required to eradicate them. The act meant that the expenses of candidates were published and could be measured against a limit as to how much could be spent on "political campaigns". It laid down rules for the conduct of parliamentary candidates, including a strict limit on expenses. Poorer men could also become parliamentary candidates and under the Act stiff penalties were imposed on those breaking it such as heavy fines and imprisonment. Although it did not entirely remove corruption from the voting system, it strengthened the 1854 Corrupt Practices Act and was aided by a number of disenfranchised, small boroughs. 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... William Ewart Gladstone (December 29, 1809 - May 19, 1898) was a British Liberal politician and Prime Minister (1868-1874, 1880-1885, 1886 and 1892-1894). ...

Electoral reform in the United Kingdom
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Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 | Ballot Act 1872
Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act 1883
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