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Acting returning officers' guidance

This includes responsibility for constitutional matters, devolution and electoral reform. Responsibility for the Electoral Commission, IPSA, and  the Boundary Commissions has also transferred to the Cabinet Office.

The content below relates to the Ministry of Justices former responsibilities for this area.

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The Electoral Commission website has guidance notes for acting returning officers in England and Wales on their duties and responsibilities from the issue of the election writ, to after the declaration of the result.

• General election expenses guidance (PDF 0.34mb 41 pages)