Experts are cautioning the public ahead of General Election month, highlighting potential mistakes that could result in fines or even prison sentences. With election materials circulating widely, the public is urged to handle these documents with care.
The election materials include leaflets, adverts, postal vote documents, and voting slips. Improper disposal of these items could be a civil offence, resulting in a £200 fine. In more severe cases, it could lead to criminal prosecution with a maximum penalty of two years in prison.
