Electoral Register (Access to Public Services) Bill

A Bill to introduce a requirement that electoral registration be a condition of access to public services; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Dame Siobhain McDonaghLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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It would make being on the electoral register a condition for accessing public services, so people not registered to vote could be denied some services. The change would apply to services delivered by the public sector. The Bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Dame Siobhain McDonagh.

Key Points

It would require electoral registration as a condition for accessing public services.
If not registered, some public services could be denied or restricted.
Originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading; sponsored by Dame Siobhain McDonagh.

Who is affected?

People who rely on public services (e.g., housing, healthcare, benefits)Individuals who are not currently on the electoral registerPublic service providers and organisations delivering public services (e.g., councils, NHS bodies)

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

17 Jul 2013

2nd readingCommons

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Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Electoral Register (Access to Public Services)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.