Elector Registration Bill

A Bill to require each elector applying to register to vote to certify their entitlement to vote; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would require anyone applying to register to vote to certify that they are entitled to vote. The certification would be checked as part of the registration process before the person is added to the electoral register, and the Bill includes related provisions to support these changes.

Key Points

Introduces a mandatory entitlement certification for all new voter registrations.
Certification would be checked as part of the registration process.
Contains connected provisions to support the certification and its integration into the electoral system.

Who is affected?

People applying to register to vote (new registrants and those updating registration)Local authorities and electoral registration officers who process registrationsElection administration staff and organisations involved in administering elections

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Elector Registration

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.

Elector Registration Bill | TrackPolitics