Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary by-elections in Great Britain

If either you or your agent has mistakenly acted in contravention of the election rules, you can apply for relief from the penalties for any offence.

You should always seek legal advice if considering applying for relief.

For more information, you should contact:

In England and Wales:

Election Petitions Office
Room E105
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London WC2A 2LL
Email: [email protected]
Phone:  0207 947 6877

In Scotland:

The Petitions Department
Court of Session
Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RQ
Email: [email protected]

Tel: 0131 240 6747