Electoral Reform Act 2022

I gCuid Ghearr

This law establishes an Electoral Commission and outlines its functions related to elections and referendums. It also updates rules for voter registration, online political advertising, and addresses misinformation and disinformation in the electoral process.

Cad a Rialálann sé

• The establishment and governance of an Electoral Commission.
• The functions of the Electoral Commission, including referendum functions, registration of political parties, constituency reviews, and voter education.
• The franchise and registration of electors.
• The regulation of online political advertising and online electoral information.

Cé lena mbaineann sé

• The Electoral Commission and its members.
• Political parties and individuals involved in elections and referendums.
• Online platforms and buyers of online political advertisements.

Príomhphointí

• Establishes an independent Electoral Commission (Part 2).
• Outlines the Commission's role in overseeing referendums, registering political parties, and reviewing electoral boundaries (Chapters 5-8 of Part 2).
• Amends existing laws regarding voter registration and the use of the electoral register (Part 3).
• Introduces regulations for online political advertising, including public information requirements and obligations for online platforms (Part 4).
• Addresses online electoral information, disinformation, misinformation, and manipulative behaviour, giving the Commission powers to issue notices and orders (Part 5).