Corrupt Practices Act, 1852
Officially titled "An Act to provide for more effectual Inquiry into the Existence of corrupt Practices at Elections for Members to serve in Parliament", the Corrupt Practices Act of 1852 defined corrupt practices at elections and placed penalties on those accepting or offering bribes. The Act also established election auditors who recorded the sums spent by candidates prior to an election.
Title
Corrupt Practices Act, 1852
Date
1852
Catalogue number
Parliamentary Archives, HL/PO/PU/1/1852/15&16V1n176