Requirement to issue reasoned decision
United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act 1983
Art 144. Conclusion of trial of parliamentary election petition.
(1)Atthe conclusion of the trial of a parliamentary election petition, the electioncourt shall determine whether the member whose election or return is complainedof, or any and what other person, was duly returned or elected or whether theelection was void, and the determination so certified shall be final to allintents as to the matters at issue on the petition.
(2)Theelection court shall forthwith certify in writing the determination to theSpeaker.