A quarter of the police forces across Britain are investigating last week’s elections in a purge on fraud and malpractice. According to The Times newspaper, detectives are conducting 25 inquiries in 19 constituencies, mostly into alleged postal ballot fraud. The inquiries reflect growing concern about fraud after five Labour councillors in Birmingham were caught rigging local elections last year.
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Police Forces Across Britain Investigate Postal Vote Fraud
A quarter of the police forces across Britain are investigating last week’s elections in a purge on fraud and malpractice. According to The Times newspaper, detectives are conducting 25 inquiries in 19 constituencies, mostly into alleged postal ballot fraud. The inquiries reflect growing concern about fraud after five Labour councillors in Birmingham were caught rigging local elections last year.
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