You want to vote then show us some ID

[leclerc]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38440934

How many people will not vote because of such measures? How widespread is voter fraud in the UK?

Does the fact that Northern Ireland have this mean that we cannot object to having to show ID to vote?

[enaid]

Re: You want to vote then show us some ID

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38440934

How many people will not vote because of such measures? How widespread is voter fraud in the UK?

Does the fact that Northern Ireland have this mean that we cannot object to having to show ID to vote?

Says it all to me..

In his report, Sir Eric cited research suggesting certain Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities may be more vulnerable to fraud due to a lack of understanding of the voting process.

[Arcadian]

Re: You want to vote then show us some ID

There are many other countries where the production of identification is normal and routine in any election.

[des8]

Re: You want to vote then show us some ID

There are countries where the carrying of ID is mandatory at all times.
The UK has not been one of these (except during WWII) and I am concerned that this requirement to produce ID when voting might be a creep towards that situation
Aren't there other more proportional ways to limit voting fraud?

[Arcadian]

Re: You want to vote then show us some ID

There are countries where the carrying of ID is mandatory at all times.
The UK has not been one of these (except during WWII) and I am concerned that this requirement to produce ID when voting might be a creep towards that situation
Aren't there other more proportional ways to limit voting fraud?

It also seems to work fine in Eire, where there is also no requirement for citizens to carry ID.

[Crazy council]

Re: You want to vote then show us some ID

hi

How widespread is voter fraud in the UK?

I think there trying it in areas were there might have been suspicion about fraud before. Fingerprints would make more sense, as these can be checked, that they have only been used once, without having to know who the person was.

It should be a legal requirement for everyone to vote.

[Arcadian]

Re: You want to vote then show us some ID

And I do also think that if it's going to be brought in, then it should be nationally. Not just in "problem areas".

[Kati]

Re: You want to vote then show us some ID

https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...oral-fraud.pdf

Types of identification

Sir Eric identified six principal options for the types of identification that voters could be asked to produce at polling stations. Having given careful consideration to all of the available options, we intend to explore the following types of identification in a number of pilot schemes:

● A bank card (or similar) with a signature, and the requirement to give a signature;
● Other photographic or non-photographic identification (e.g. bus pass);
● A passport, driver’s licence, or other official photographic identification;

The Government agrees with Sir Eric that a significant benefit for a number of these types of identification is that they are commonly held by most UK adults, and could therefore be readily produced when requested at polling stations.I

Locations

The Government supports Sir Eric’s suggestion that pilot schemes could usefully take place in local authority areas which have previously experienced significant cases of electoral fraud, or which are considered to be at high risk of fraudulent activity. The Electoral Commission has identified 18 local authority areas that it considers to be most at risk of allegations of electoral fraud.
2 We will invite applications to participate in our pilot schemes from those specified authority areas,which are:

● Birmingham
● Blackburn with Darwen
● Bradford
● Kirklees
● Luton
● Oldham
● Bristol
● Burnley
● Calderdale
● Coventry
● Derby
● Hyndburn
● Pendle
● Peterborough
● Slough
● Tower Hamlets
● Walsall
● Woking

It is, however, important that our assessment of the impact of the introduction of voter identification measures gives an accurate picture of voter experiences from across the country. We will therefore also intend to invite applications to participate in pilot schemes from local authority areas where electoral fraud has not been identified as a risk. This will provide us with an opportunity to test the impact of voter identification measures outside of areas with specific electoral integrity issues.

[wales01man]

Re: You want to vote then show us some ID

Whats the problem I always have my driving licence on me as for voting I never have never will so will not need to produce anything