the successful candidate was disqualified at the time of the election
the successful candidate was not duly elected
the election was invalidated by corrupt or illegal practices
the election was invalidated because of general corruption or the employment of a corrupt canvasser/agent
Normally, a petition must be presented within 21 calendar days after the date of the election.3
However, if the petition complains of corrupt or illegal practices involving the payment of money or other reward, or an illegal practice relating to election spending, further time may be allowed.
For any questions relating to election petitions, including to confirm the deadlines for lodging an election petition, you should contact the Election Petitions Office:
The Election Petitions Office Room E105 Royal Courts of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL Email: [email protected] Phone: 0207 947 6877 Fax: 0870 324 0024
There are costs attached to an election petition. If you are considering lodging an election petition, we strongly recommend that you take independent legal advice.