The 2018 English Local Elections ID Pilots and the Right to Vote: A Vote of (no) Confidence?

Ben Stanford

The 2018 English Local Elections ID Pilots and the Right to Vote: A Vote of (no) Confidence?

Ben Stanford

School of Law

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Abstract

Evaluates the effectiveness of the voter identification pilot schemes used in the May 2018 English local elections, with reference to the right to vote under ECHR Protocol 1 art.3. Details key features of the scheme, involving a requirement to produce a form of identification, the criticisms that such a policy would disenfranchise certain groups, and the main findings on issues such as voter turnout. Considers the lessons from Northern Ireland.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	600-613
Number of pages	14
Journal	European human rights law review
Issue number	6
Publication status	Published - Dec 2018

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