Decision Log
This log outlines the decisions made by the deputy returning officers and returning officer throughout the duration of the election. This includes decisions related to complaints as well as procedural decision
Date |
Summary of decision |
Status |
30/01/25 |
Nominations extended until 23:59 on 31/01/25 because of confusing messaging regarding deadline |
Closed |
03/02/25 |
All candidates have attended a candidate briefing, manifestos and pictures have been uploaded. 4 candidates have not yet submitted their permission slips. |
Closed |
04/02/25 |
The DRO team is satisfied that the majority of candidates have submitted their required documentation and that candidtes can therefore be announced. However, 3 candidates are yet to submit their permission slips - in order to prevent the delay of announcing candidates, these 3 candidates are subject to an active campaigning ban until 13:00 after which withdrawal will be recommended to the RO.
The DRO team recieved confirmation of permission to run from all candidates within the deadline and no withdrawals were made. Active campaign bans were lifted. |
Closed |
04/02/25 |
A complaint was recieved but was rejected as it related to incidents which occured outside of the elections period. The complainant has been informed of the deadline for appeal. |
Closed |
10/02/2025 |
A technical issue with the voting portal was highlighted at 8am. The DRO resolved the issue by 09:04am. DRO extended the voting period by 1 hour. |
Closed |
10/02/2025 |
Candidate for Postgraduate Officer withdrawn voluntarily |
Closed |
12/02/2025 |
DRO recieved a complaint regarding a candidate's historic behaviour. DRO determined that it was ineligible for investigation. Appeal opportunity offered but not availed. |
Closed |
13/02/2025 |
DRO recieved complaint regarding candidate expenditure. |
Active |