Practical Notes on the Management of Elections: Being Three Lectures on Parliamentary Election Law and Practice, Given at the London School of ... (University of London) (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ellis T. Powell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428191924 ISBN 13: 9780428191924

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Master the basics of election law with a practical, field‑tested guide.

This volume collects three lectures on parliamentary election law and practice, offering clear explanations of rules, procedures, and reform ideas for campaigns, organizers, and students.

Written by Ellis T. Powell, the work combines theory, case histories, and practical guidance. It covers how modern statutes shape campaigning, how election expenses are tracked, and how illegal practices are defined and policed. The book emphasizes usable rules, real‑world constraints, and the responsibilities of election agents and political workers.

• Key statutes and their impact on campaigning, voting, and petition processes
• Practical rules for defining when candidacy begins and how expenses must be reported
• How false statements, improper payments, and other illegal practices are handled
• Insights into how decisions and procedures influence modern electoral work

Ideal for readers of political science, law, and public administration who want a grounded, historical view of how elections are run and regulated in practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428191924
• ISBN 13: 9780428191924
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64