Representation of the People Act 1983

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Representation of the People Act 1983

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The Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
It changed the British electoral process in the following ways:[1]

Amended the Representation of the People Act 1969.
Stated that a convicted person cannot vote at any parliamentary or local election whilst in prison.
Laid down the appeals process in local elections

The Act also regulates how political parties and people acting on their behalf are to behave before and during an election.

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Landslide victory for voter apathy: The nation's crushing verdict on elections for police chiefs... a turnout of only 14%

Electoral Commission launches urgent review, warning woeful turnout should concern 'everyone who cares about democracy'
One polling station in Newport had ZERO votes cast all day
Elections expert Professor John Curtice says: ‘It looks like the worst turnout ever'
The election of Police and Crime Commissioners for 41 forces was a flagship law and order policy for the Tories
Independent candidates win at least seven commissioner elections as voters turn their backs on the main parties
Former Tory minister Michael Mates beaten in Hampshire by independent candidate Simon Hayes

By Matt Chorley

PUBLISHED: 13:44, 15 November 2012 | UPDATED: 12:20, 19 November 2012

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... z2Dpduzz1z
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