Electoral Law (Amendment) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to enable electors in the precincts of a polling station before the time designated for the closing of the poll to vote; and for connected purposes.
Summary
<p>The Bill would amend Schedule 1 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 to provide that at the close of the poll in a general election, by-election or local government election, electors who were entitled to vote and within the precincts of the polling station would have to be issued with a ballot paper and allowed to vote. </p><p>It would be the responsibility of the Presiding Officer or Returning Officer to determine the limits of the precincts of a particular polling station.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
5 July 2010 – 5 July 2010
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 730.