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In law and politics, treating is the act of serving food, drink, and other refreshments to influence people for political gain, often shortly before an election. In various countries, treating is considered a form of corruption, and is illegal as such. [1] [2] [3] However, as long as the supplying of refreshments is not part of a quid pro quo for votes, etc., it is often not illegal.
There was an offence of treating under section 94 of the Dominion Elections Act 1874.
In New Zealand, section 217 of the Electoral Act 1993 relates to treating and defines the offence as a corrupt practice. [4] Following the 2023 New Zealand general election, the Electoral Commission investigated the provision of food at Manurewa Marae while it was used as a polling station. [5]
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Treating in the United Kingdom. (
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In law and politics, treating is the act of serving food, drink, and other refreshments to influence people for political gain, often shortly before an election. In various countries, treating is considered a form of corruption, and is illegal as such. [1] [2] [3] However, as long as the supplying of refreshments is not part of a quid pro quo for votes, etc., it is often not illegal.
There was an offence of treating under section 94 of the Dominion Elections Act 1874.
In New Zealand, section 217 of the Electoral Act 1993 relates to treating and defines the offence as a corrupt practice. [4] Following the 2023 New Zealand general election, the Electoral Commission investigated the provision of food at Manurewa Marae while it was used as a polling station. [5]