Moved by
Lord Holmes of Richmond
20: After Clause 17, insert the following new Clause—
“The role of the Electoral Commission: accessibility of the vote
(1) Within 3 months of the passing of this Act the Electoral Commission must publish a plan to ensure the accessibility and inclusivity of every vote, including—
(a) how such accessibility and inclusivity will be audited and assured,
(b) examples of good practice on the part of returning officers from previous votes in terms of accessibility and inclusivity, and
(c) what action will be taken if such accessibility and inclusivity is found not to have been delivered.
(2) The Electoral Commission may revise the plan from time to time and publish any such revisions.
(3) The Electoral Commission must have regard to the most recently published plan under this section in the exercise of its functions.”