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Describe the voters registration in Britain.

      

Describe the voters registration in Britain.

  

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Kavungya
It is the local authorities that hold the responsibility of registering voters. Since 1948, a postal vote is possible for citizens who are away from their constituencies during the voting period, either on business or other reasons.
The following categories of people qualify to vote in Britain;
a) British Citizens over the age of 18 years.
b) Citizens from commonwealth countries who have resided in Britain for periods stipulated by law.
c) Citizens of the republic of Ireland who have been residents for periods stipulated by law.
The following are ineligible to vote in Britain.
a) Persons of unsound mind.
b) Convicts detained in a prison.
c) Persons convicted of corrupt or illegal practices in connection with elections cannot vote for five years from the date of conviction.
d) Adults whose names do not appear on the register of voters.
e) Peers or members of the House of Lords
A candidate who wishes to contest for a parliamentary seat in Britain must fulfil the following conditions;
a) He/she must be a British citizen or a common subject or a citizen of the republic of Ireland.
b) He/she must be of a minimum age of 21 years.
c) He/ she must be nominated by a political party or be an independent candidate.
The following are disqualified from vying for a parliamentary seat in Britain.
a) English/Scottish peers who have the right to sit in the House of Lords.
b) Clergy of the Church of England, or the Church of Ireland, Ministers of the church of Scotland, and Roman Catholic priests.
c) Aliens.
d) Certified Lunatics.
e) Undisputed bankrupts.
f) Convicted persons.
g) Persons who have committed illegal practices during elections like corruption.
h) Members of the armed forces.
Candidates vie for 650 parliamentary seats.
The candidates are either nominated by respective parties or stand as independent candidates and need not reside in the constituencies as long as they register as voters in that constituency.
Once nomination of candidates has taken place, campaigns are allowed for two weeks before voting
Each candidate appoints an election agent to manage the finances and protect the interests of the candidate during he campaign. The agent also explains the candidate’s party policies and identifies party supporters within the constituency. He/she familiarizes the candidate’s name to prospective voters.
Election officials work hand in hand with party agents during Election Day.
Each candidate must deposit 500 sterling pounds with the registrar, which is returned in the event that the candidate garners over 5% of the total vote in the constituency.
Elections in Britain are by plurality. Candidates who get the highest of votes win the elections.
The party that secures most parliamentary seats is declared winner and is asked to form the next government. Emphasis is on number of seats not votes cast.
The House of Lords members are drawn from people with high offices. E.g. bishops, distinguished scientists and artists, great sportsmen, retired judges etc
Kavungya answered the question on May 13, 2019 at 06:14


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