In a number of elections, though widespread electoral violations were acknowledged to have taken place, there was a general failure to enforce the law. In some countries, there is still a “culture of impunity” for election-related offences. Of particular concern is the fact that election officials are seldom held legally or administratively accountable for electoral violations. Electoral observers have frequently demanded that election officials found guilty of irregularities should be held accountable and not be reappointed for future elections. The relevant authorities’ general failure to take measures against election violations undermined the credibility of, and public confidence in, elections of several countries. To increase confidence in elections and curtail any tolerance for election-related offences, prompt and effective measures by the authorities are needed to investigate and prosecute electoral violations and publish updated information on electoral cases on a regular basis and once they are concluded.