The EU Referendum, Purdah, Fixing The Rules and Rigging The Outcome

‘The name itself comes from the Persian word “pardeh” meaning “curtain” or “veil”, describing the ensuring of women’s modesty from the world of men. In the British political context, the word refers to the non-promoted condition of the policies of government during a “purdah” period.

In real terms, Purdah is the pre-election period in the UK, specifically the time between an announced election and the final election results. The time period prevents central and local government from making announcements about any new or controversial government initiatives (such as modernisation initiatives or administrative and legislative changes) which could be seen to be advantageous to any candidates or parties in the forthcoming election. Where actual advantage to candidates is proven in law to have been given, this amounts to a breach of Section 2 of the Local Government Act 1986.

The purdah period typically begins six weeks before the scheduled election, in each authority on the day the notice of election is published; for the 2015 General and local elections purdah began on Monday 30 March. The election took place on May 7th.’

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