Electoral Registers Clarification
Electoral Registers…
Dated 1921 to 2001
- can be consulted only with full supervision
- cannot be photocopied or scanned into a PC
- can be copied by means of handwritten notes, not onto PCs
- can be copied for official purposes only by written permission from the relevant Electoral Registration Officer
Dated 2002 and after (compiled 10/10/01, and coming into force February 2002)
- are now published in edited and full versions. Inclusion in the Full Register is compulsory by law. Inclusion in the edited version is optional
- are provided in local town/borough/district council offices for public consultation (Full Electoral Registers ONLY)
- can be bought by anyone for any purpose (edited versions ONLY)
- must be closely supervised at all times.
- cannot be photocopied or scanned into a PC
- can be copied by means of handwritten notes, not onto PCs
- can be used to confirm or deny that a specific individual lives at a specific address. The caller (whether a member of the public, or a financial institution) must give us the correct address and surname that they wish to verify. If they are unable to do this, they must consult the Register in person.
Full Electoral Registers…
are provided for public consultation and inspection so that:
- people can check that their own details are correctly listed, so that - if they are eligible - they can legally vote. Identification is not required.
- people can verify that the details of other people are correctly listed and that they are entitled to vote e.g. if they believe that someone has been included in the Register who is not legally entitled to vote, they can then report this to the Electoral Registration Officer
- people involved in the democratic and electoral process (e.g. to assist MPs, MEPs, candidates, elected mayors, and political parties etc.) can carry out their duties
- banks and credit agencies can make checks to verify individuals' details, under the 1993 Money Laundering Regulations
- law enforcement, security, and crime prevention bodies can meet their statutory obligations
Legislation:
Please refer any complainants to the Electoral Registration Officer at the Town, Borough or District Council.
Last Modified:
16/09/2008 14:10:03
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