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New Laws For Voting 2023

By Parish Clerk Dymchurch Parish Council

Thursday, 19 January 2023

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There is a new legal requirement for voters at the polling station from 04 May 2023.

Voters will have to present a valid form of photographic ID to be issued a Ballot Paper. This requirement is for all elections, including any by-elections that take place after this date.

It will be the law - If a person can not provide ID they will not be able to vote.

The Electoral Commission will be starting their advertising campaign and it will be ongoing until the election.

If a voter does not have valid ID, they can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) at the gov.uk website, in person at the Civic offices or by post. Details are enclosed in the leaflet. The service to apply for a VAC will not be live until Monday, 16th January 2023

Follow the link below for more information

https://www.hugofox.com/community/dymchurch-parish-council-15425/elections-2023-new-laws/

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