Representation of the People Act 1983

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The Representation of the People Act 1983 changed the British electoral process in the following ways:

  • Amended the 1969 Representation of the People Act.
  • Stated that a convicted person cannot vote at any parliamentary or local election whilst in prison.
  • Laid down the appeals process in local elections


Electoral reform in the United Kingdom
Parliamentary Reform Acts
England (1832) | Scotland (1832) | Ireland (1832)
England (1867) | Scotland (1868) | Ireland (1868)
Municipal Reform Acts
Scotland (1833) | England (1835) | Ireland (1840)
Representation of the People Acts
1884 | 1918 | 1928 | 1948
1969 | 1983 | 1985 | 2000
Other acts
Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 | Ballot Act 1872
Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act 1883
Related
Reform Club | Carlton Club | Rotten borough