Representation of the People Act 2000
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The Representation of the People Act 2000 changes the British electoral process in the following ways:
- Amends the 1983 Representation of the People Act.
- Introduces postal voting 'on demand'.
- Allows psychiatric hospitals to be used as a registration address.
- Requires additional assistance for disabled voters, particularly visually impaired voters.
- Introduces new regulations with regard to the access, sale and supply of electoral registers.
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Electoral reform in the United Kingdom
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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 |