Elections Special

The timing of the Prime Minister’s announcement of the election last month took many people by surprise, but the conduct of parties, candidates and others may be turning out to be rather more predictable. The familiar accusation that the other party is “lying” has already been made with force; questions of misinformation (or disinformation) abound; and interest has been reinvigorated in the question – what can be done to challenge breaches of the rules? In this special episode, recorded in mid June 2024, Tom and guests answer head-on questions from members of the public about the law surrounding these and other issues. James Roochove is a solicitor and director at Astraea Linskills. He's a recognised expert in election law having represented countless MPs and other office-holders over the years. Suhan Rajkumar is a senior lawyer at Bates Wells, specialising in campaigning and election law. He represents the full range of political parties, candidates, charities, and other campaigners.