Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act 1883

Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act 1883

Act of Parliament
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long title	An Act for the better prevention of Corrupt and Illegal Practices at Parliamentary Elections.
Citation	46 & 47 Vict. c. 51
Territorial extent	England and Wales Scotland Ireland
Dates
Royal assent	25 August 1883
Commencement	15 October 1883 (1883-10-15)
Other legislation
Repealed by	Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54), s.152(4) & Sch.7 Electoral Law (Northern Ireland) Act 1962 (c. 14), ss.76(2) & 131 & Sch.11 Statute Law Revision Act (Northern Ireland) Act 1976 (c. 12), Sch, Pt.V Court of Session Act 1988 (c. 36), s.52(2) & Sch.2

The Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act 1883 (46 & 47 Vict. c. 51) or the Corrupt Practices Act 1883 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It was a continuation of policy to make voters free from the intimidation of landowners and politicians. It criminalised attempts to bribe voters and standardised the amount that could be spent on election expenses.