Overview

• people were denied the right to vote in local English elections due to new voter ID requirements.
• The law requiring government-issued photo ID disproportionately affected disabled, unemployed and young voters.
• of voters who went to polling stations were initially turned away, with two-thirds later returning to vote after retrieving proper ID.
• Critics argue the law is unnecessary and suppressed voter turnout.
• The impact of the law will be further reviewed by a parliamentary committee on July 3rd.