Polling Day (Saturday) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision to move the polling day of all elections to a Saturday.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

10 June 2015

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill proposes moving the day on which all elections are held to a Saturday. If enacted, it would update existing election laws to make polling day consistent across general, local and other elections. The change aims to make voting day clearer and easier to plan for voters and those running elections.

Key Points

Moves polling day for all elections to a Saturday.
Will require amendments to current election laws to implement the change.
Currently at the Second Reading in the Lords and originated there; has not yet reached the Commons.
Affects voters, local authorities and polling station staff, with potential impacts on turnout and administration.
Will require careful planning around timing, holidays and implementation steps.

Progress

The Bill is at Second Reading in the Lords, having originated there. It has not yet progressed to the Commons.

Who is affected?

Voters across the UKLocal authorities and election administratorsPolling station staff and volunteersPolitical parties and candidates

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Polling Day (Saturday)

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 9 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 38 2015-16 [as introduced]

BillLords

9 Jun 2015

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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