ID could be required at polling stations, says Electoral Commission

The need for ID is one of a number of draft recommendations drawn up by the Electoral Commission as part of its on-going investigation into election fraud.

Jenny Watson, Chair of the Electoral Commission, said: “Voters value the contact that they have with campaigners. But as we look to the next General Election, there needs to be a change in campaigner behaviour in order to help rebuild trust in the system. Campaigners must no longer handle postal votes, or postal vote applications under any circumstances. We should be able to achieve this through a strengthened Code of Conduct. But if we cannot, we will recommend that the law is changed.

“Looking ahead, the time has come for England, Scotland and Wales to move towards a requirement for voters to produce ID at polling stations. This would strengthen the system and bring Great Britain into line with Northern Ireland and many  countries where this is already in place.”

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