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.
Armed Forces Voting
This briefing outlines how armed forces personnel can register to vote and sets out the background to service voting.
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.
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Research Briefing
Anonymous electoral registration
This note outlines the current requirements for anonymous electoral registration
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Constituency casework
Applying for a Voter Authority Certificate
This constituency casework page explains how to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.
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Constituency casework
Showing ID when voting
This constituency casework page explains what ID to show when voting.
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Constituency casework
Voting whilst living abroad
This constituency casework page explains how to vote whilst living abroad.
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Constituency casework
Registering to vote
This constituency casework page explains who can register to vote and how to do it.
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Research Briefing
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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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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