Anonymous electoral registration
This note outlines the current requirements for anonymous electoral registration
Overseas voters
This Briefing Paper provides information on the eligibility to vote in UK Parliamentary elections for British citizens living overseas and the government's plans to end the 15-year rule - it's 'votes for life' policy.
Supply and sale of the electoral register
This note explains the supply and sale of the full and open versions of the electoral register.
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Research Briefing
Prisoners’ voting rights
This House of Commons Briefing Paper analyses the debate over the voting rights of prisoners since May 2015, it also includes a concise summary of the main developments before May 2015.
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Insight
Can I see your ID? Proving who you are at the polling station
People without an acceptable form of voter ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate to show at the polls.
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Insight
Northern Ireland elections: How will an Executive be formed?
Parties in Northern Ireland will have until mid-October to agree upon an Executive.
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Research Briefing
UK Elections in 2022 and Beyond
This briefing paper sets out the elections that are scheduled for 2022 and future years up until 2026.The elections covered include General Elections to the House of Commons, for devolved legislatures (Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament, Scottish Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly), London Assembly and Mayor of London, local authorities (in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland), combined and local authority Mayors, and Police and Crime Commissioners.
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Insight
Splitting local authorities
What is the current legal procedure for ‘splitting’ an existing local authority into two or more parts?
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Insight
Political disengagement in Britain: Demographics and constituencies
What are the types of political disengagement and how common are they in constituencies in Britain?
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Insight
Boundary Review 2023: Changes to consultation and implementation
The Boundary Commission for England has announced its initial proposals for new constituency boundaries.
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Research Briefing
Voting age
Under current legislation, a person must be 18 or over to vote in elections to the UK Parliament. The voting age for devolved and local election in Scotland and Wales has been lowered to 16. This Note gives details of calls for a change in the law to reduce the voting age to 16 in recent years.
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Insight
How do constituencies get their names?
In this Insight, we explain how and when constituency names are chosen, and the role of the public in the process.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Voting
The Armed Forces can register to vote as ordinary electors, as overseas voters, or as service voters. There has been concern about the under-registration of the Armed Forces, especially those serving overseas, and the difficulties they face in participating in the electoral process more generally.The Note also gives a brief history of how the system of voting by members of the Armed Forces has changed, particularly during the periods directly after each World War.
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Insight
GE2019: How did demographics affect the result?
Does your demographic background affect how you vote?
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Insight
E-petitions: Is there a link between general elections and signing petitions?
Almost 23 million people have started or signed a petition on Parliament’s petitions website.
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