UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1927
Representation of the People (Voter Proof of Identity) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill would require people to show official proof of identity (such as a passport, driving licence, or other approved ID) before they can vote in UK elections. Currently, voters can vote just by giving their name and address.
Presented by Chris Green.
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Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote515 MPs
20% Ayes · 10580% Noes · 410
The democratic gap
80% , a wide gap
Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading23 Nov 2016
- 2nd reading