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Representation of the People (Voter Proof of Identity) Bill

A Bill to require those on the electoral register to produce proof of identity at polling stations before voting; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Representation of the People (Voter Proof of Identity) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 23 November 2016 by Chris Green (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 23 Nov 2016
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 18 Jan 2017.