The biggest change to UK democracy in a generation is expected as 16- and 17-year-olds will be given voting rights as part of seismic changes in modernising the UK democracy.
Based on this development, the UK government is going to expand voter ID to permit the use of UK-issued bank cards as accepted forms of ID at polling stations to further make sure eligible voters are not deterred from voting.
Published on Thursday, July 17, in a new strategy paper, TNT understands that the plans will boost democratic engagement in a changing world and help to restore trust in UK democracy.
By this development, young people who already contribute to society by working, paying taxes, and serving in the military will be given the right to vote on the issues that affect them.
This will bring UK-wide elections in line with Scotland and Wales and is a major step towards meeting a manifesto commitment, ushering in the biggest change to UK democracy in a generation, the proposal says.
A new digital Voter Authority Certificate is expected to be created to ensure Electoral Registration Officers can meet the digital needs of voters, reduce printing costs, and ensure faster delivery.
An increasingly automated voter registration system will also make it easier for people to register to vote and reduce the need to fill out their details across different government services on multiple occasions.
TNT understands that the reforms will allow the Electoral Commission to take action and enforce heavier fines of up to £500,000 on those who breach political finance rules, and enable tougher sentences for those who abuse election campaigners.
