All complaints that we receive undergo a preliminary evaluation to determine whether an offence has been committed. For certain acts to be considered an offence there has to be mens rea, that is culpable intent to commit an offence. The laws in question have been adopted by Parliament, and I have no choice but to apply the existing legislation.
In general, our investigators who carry out on-site investigations try to get the best possible proof from witnesses able to testify against the alleged offender or provide information as to how the voting process was carried out. The Chief Electoral Officer has taken measures that have obviated the risk of votes not being counted. As an investigator who has to establish in court, beyond all reasonable doubt, that an offence has been committed, I can assure you that, although in some cases it is possible, it is a tough standard to meet in many cases.