The Electoral Commission
Democracy Matters?
Finally got around to writing a reply to my complaint.
I their reply they suggest they have no powers to act and the complaints are a matter for the court.
As Oakham police appear to have not idea in how to deal with election laws this is unlikely to ever reach the courts.
I would suggest the reason for lack of action by Leicestershire Constabulary to investigate any election complaints made by myself and other members of the public, shows a clear example of the cosy relationship Inspector Monks enjoys with Rutland County Council.
The police have taken no action regarding the letter I handed in some weeks ago that clearly link them or the council to illegal acts during the election. I am told the letters are still sitting gathering dust in evidence bags in PS Fosters in tray at Oakham Police station.
The Electoral Commission says it has a set of performance standards by which they access the performance of Electoral Registration Officers and Returning Officer. The various complaints will be taken into consideration when they next collect information in relation to Returning Officers and their performance. This I hope will also include the lack of performance shown by Mrs Briggs. I still can't understand why she felt she could take a holiday in the middle of a election period. Of course her deputy did a sterling job during her absence.
The Commission also states they have written to #### #### as they complained the Commission about the election count for the Oakham South West Ward.
