Excerpt from The Law of Elections: As Viewed in the Light of the Election Petitions of 1892
Some of the results of the inquiries are so un satisfactory, that either the Act has been improperly interpreted, or it Will be necessary to have fresh legislation on the subject, of a more stringent character, capable of putting down with a strong hand the disgraceful conduct which has, in some of the cases, been exhibited by the agents of the candidate or by his supporters.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed overview of election petitions in the 1892 General Election. It explores the evolution of election laws, with special attention to the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act of 1883. The prevailing political landscape is examined to highlight the significance of these laws, which sought to establish a level playing field. The author examines how the legal framework was interpreted and applied during the election, and how unethical practices such as bribery and intimidation were prevalent. This book will be of great interest to anyone interested in electoral history and the evolution of British politics and political culture in the Victorian era. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331240266_0
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