People with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties or dementia may be unable to complete the individual ‘declaration of truth’ registration requires
The government has recently reformed the way we register to vote. The intention was to combat electoral fraud. But the reforms have the unintended consequence that many people with learning disabilities and cognitive disabilities such as dementia have been unable to register to vote. This is especially important in view of the upcoming general election, where every vote counts.
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