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Independent expert to lead Scottish election probe Print E-mail
Monday, 14 May 2007

One of the world’s leading election experts, Ron Gould, has agreed to head a review of the Scottish elections, according to the Electoral Commission.

The Commission says it has asked Gould to focus on the high number of rejected ballots, electronic counting, postal voting, the decision to hold the two elections on the same day and to combine the two parliamentary votes on one ballot sheet.

Sam Younger, chairman of the Electoral Commission, said: “Ron Gould is widely respected as one of the world’s leading elections experts and he will undertake a thorough and independent review of all aspects of the elections in Scotland, including those areas where the law gives the Commission itself a role.”

Gould said: “I look forward to working with all those involved in the Scottish elections to enable us to develop a clear picture of exactly what happened and why. Democracy depends on public confidence in elections. I hope my review will help ensure that the people of Scotland can be confident that any lessons are learned for the future.”

The Electoral Commission is an independent body set up by the UK Parliament and aims for integrity and public confidence in the UK’s democratic process and regulate party and election finance and set standards for elections.

Gould is an international authority on the organisation and management of elections. From 1981 until his retirement in 2001, he has led and participated in more than 100 election observation missions in over 70 countries, and advised the United Nations, the Commonwealth and governments around the world.
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