Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 26
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Declining accuracy and completeness of the electoral register burdens administrators unnecessarily.
Conclusion
The completeness and accuracy of the electoral register has declined over the last thirty years. A consequence of this has been that an event- led registration process has developed, placing considerable additional burden on electoral administrators during their peak period of activity. This burden is unnecessary. The electoral register can and should be updated on a regular basis, and data already held by government should be used to ensure this is carried out effectively and swiftly. (Conclusion, Paragraph 90)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗