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ELECTIONS

Calls for local elections indemnity grow

Further calls have been made to provide legal protection for returning officers after the Government backtracked on postponing May’s elections.

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By Martin Ford | 26 February 2026
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Further calls have been made to provide legal protection for returning officers after the Government backtracked on postponing May's elections.

Returning officers are personally liable for the conduct of elections and rely on insurance for legal cover.

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