UK Parliament / Open data

Elections Bill

That is very well and good but coming back to the impact assessment, on applying for absent votes, paragraph 117 says:

“The requirement for identity verification as a part of the online application process for absent votes could deter some voters from voting … This may impact the integrity of the elections as it may lead to lower turnout”.

Why would such a policy be implemented, with that in the impact assessment?

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
820 c688 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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