The Representation of the People Act 1948 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that altered the law relating to parliamentary and local elections. It is noteworthy for abolishing plural voting, including the abolition of the twelve separate university constituency seats.
Read more about Representation Of The People Act 1948: Part I: Parliamentary Franchise and Its Exercise, Part II: General Provisions As To Local Government Franchise and Its Exercise, Part III: Corrupt and Illegal Practices and Other Provisions As To Election Campaign, Part IV: Special Provisions As To Local Elections in England and Wales, Part V: Special Provisions As To Local Government Elections in Scotland, Part VI: General, Number of Constituencies
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