Undue influence is when a person has been made to vote in a certain way, or not vote at all.
The Elections Act 2022 introduced changes that will make it simpler for the Police to take action on allegations of undue influence.
This will include offences of both direct and indirect influence, taking place before and after an election.
The changes apply to all campaign activity, which includes printed material and intimidation that takes place inside or outside a polling station.
The ability to impose prison sentences or fines will also help to deter intimidation of candidates and campaigners.