The Representation of the People Bill
The UK government has published the Representation of the People Bill. The bill covers:
- introducing more automated forms of voter registration
- lowering the voting age so that 16-year-olds can vote in all UK elections
- expanding the list of accepted voter ID
- strengthening political finance controls
- giving candidates more protection from abuse
- strengthening the enforcement of political finance laws
Our briefings on the Bill
Commons Report stage
- Part 1: Young voters
- Part 2 Registration of voters
- Part 3: Conduct of elections: Voter ID, absent voting, and remaining conduct clauses
- Part 4: Campaigns and Political Expenditure: control of political donations
- Part 4: Campaigns and Political Expenditure: the election agent, campaign expenses and returns, and digital imprints
- Part 5: Enforcement and the Electoral Commission
- Part 6: Hostility towards candidates etc
We’re always happy to meet to discuss the Bill in further detail, including sharing information around potential amendments you may be considering. You can contact us via [email protected]