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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The debate follows Question Time (9.30am-10.30am) but may start later if there are any statements, urgent questions or emergency debates. SummaryA debate on the same subject was scheduled to take place in Government time on Monday 17 July 2017. However, an emergency debate on the Scheduling of Parliamentary Business meant that the debate on the abuse and intimidation of candidates did not take place. After the 2017 General Election several Members raised the problem of the abuse and threats of violence experienced by candidates during the campaign. During a Westminster Hall debate on the subject, held on 12 July 2017, many Members detailed their experiences of such abuse. The Prime Minster has asked the Committee on Standards in Public Life to conduct a short review of the issue of intimidation experienced by Parliamentary candidates. In July it issued a call for evidence by 5 September 2017. On 14 September 2017 it held evidence sessions in Portcullis House. It will publish its report in due course. |
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Abuse and intimidation of candidates and the public during the General Election campaign (170 KB, PDF)
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British citizens living overseas are currently entitled to be registered to vote in UK Parliamentary elections for up to 15 years in the constituency they were registered in before leaving the UK. The Government has committed to end the 15-year limit and introduce 'votes for life'. This Briefing Paper provides details of the provisions relating to overseas voters in the Representation of the People Act 1985 and the proposals for change. It also summarises earlier attempts to change the 15 year rule.
