Who can vote? Flashcards
How is the information gathered to update the electoral role in England, Wales and Scotland?
An electoral registration form is sent to every household
This has to be completed and returned with the names of everyone who is resident in the household and eligible to vote
What type of elections are members of the Commonwealth and Ireland who are residing in the UK allowed to participate in?
All public elections
Including General Elections
When was the voting age of 18 introduced in the UK?
1969
Voting age is set to 18 in the UK
How can you find out which local authority you need to register on the electoral role with?
www.aboutmyvote.co.uk
with your postcode
Where can you get more information about registering on the electoral role in Northern Ireland?
On the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland website
www.eoni.org.uk
Are EU citizens residing in the UK allowed to vote?
Yes
except in General Elections
Are citizens of the Commonwealth and Ireland allowed to vote in UK elections?
Yes
but only if they are
residing in the UK
When do you need to register to be on the electoral role in Northern Ireland?
When your personal details change
How is the information gathered to update the electoral role in Northern Ireland?
Individual registration
All those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form
Where do you need to be registered to be able to vote?
The Electoral Register
Is your electoral role data deemed sensitive and protected by law?
By law,
each local authority
must make the electoral role
available for anyone to look at
When is the electoral role updated?
Every year
In September or October
When did the UK introduce a fully democratic voting system?
1928
A fully democratic voting system is established in the UK
As a rule, who has the right to vote in the UK?
UK born
or Naturalised citizen
Aged 18 or over
Where is your local council electoral registration office based?
Usually at your local council
but in Scotland, may be based elsewhere
