Overview

This bill aims to prevent individuals from registering to vote in UK parliamentary elections at more than one address. It mandates the Secretary of State to create regulations ensuring electoral registration officers verify voters' addresses and prevent duplicate registrations.

Description

The Voter Registration (No. 2) Bill makes it illegal to be registered to vote in a UK parliamentary election at more than one address. The Secretary of State is required to create regulations that:

• Direct electoral registration officers to check if an applicant is already registered elsewhere.
• Require officers to inform applicants that they cannot be registered at multiple addresses.
• Force applicants to choose one address for registration, removing the other from the register.

The bill defines "electoral registration officer" and "Parliamentary election" according to existing legislation (Representation of the People Act 1983 and the Interpretation Act 1978). It applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, coming into effect upon receiving Royal Assent.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly increase or decrease government spending. The cost will primarily involve the administrative changes required for electoral registration officers to implement the new regulations. No specific figures are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Electoral Registration Officers: Will be responsible for implementing the new regulations and procedures.
• Voters: Those attempting to register at multiple addresses will be prevented from doing so.
• Political Parties: May see changes in voter registration numbers and potentially affected campaigning strategies.

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