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Is it a crime in the UK to rig the election of a college board of governors?

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A teacher at my college ran for election to the board of governors. Seeing that I had not voted, he pretended to be me, and voted for himself by using my vote. I have reason to believe that he also stole other votes as well, by this same method. He won a place on the board, by two votes. In UK law, was his act a crime and if so, what is the name of the crime, and what would be the statute of limitations on that crime?

It could, potentially, be one of several crimes – and should certainly be reported to, initially, the college authorities for further investigation.

The potential crimes include -
uttering a forged instrument
attempting to obtain a pecuniary advantage by deception (if the governors receive any form of payment).

And, depending upon which college it is, there may also be offences under electoral law as well. Personation is the first one that springs to mind, although there are others.

I know that the language sounds arcane, but you did ask. The limitation periods vary: some have no limit.

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2 Responses to "Is it a crime in the UK to rig the election of a college board of governors?"

  • The Mechanic says:
    September 9, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    Its only a crime if you get caught , if you feel that strongly report him to the governors of the board.
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  • old.holly265 says:
    September 9, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    It could, potentially, be one of several crimes – and should certainly be reported to, initially, the college authorities for further investigation.

    The potential crimes include -
    uttering a forged instrument
    attempting to obtain a pecuniary advantage by deception (if the governors receive any form of payment).

    And, depending upon which college it is, there may also be offences under electoral law as well. Personation is the first one that springs to mind, although there are others.

    I know that the language sounds arcane, but you did ask. The limitation periods vary: some have no limit.
    References :

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