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Britain's photo ID system undermines the democracy it is trying to preserve


Britain s photo ID system undermines the democracy it is trying to preserve
Parisa HashempourMay 22, 2021, 19:28 IST
A voter leaves a polling location in the UK.Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images
The Queen announced that
elections.
In a country where an estimated quarter of voters lack ID, the move undermines democracy and disproportionately harms marginalized citizens.
With extraordinarily low levels of electoral fraud conviction in the UK, the scheme will fortify the Conservatives stronghold and is an expensive distraction from much-needed social reform.
Parisa Hashempour is a freelance journalist and International Studies lecturer living in the Netherlands.
This is an
opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author. ....

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UK Voter ID Law Will End up Hurting Marginalized Voters


Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images
The Queen announced that UK citizens will need photo ID to vote in upcoming elections.
In a country where an estimated quarter of voters lack ID, the move undermines democracy and disproportionately harms marginalized citizens.
With extraordinarily low levels of electoral fraud conviction in the UK, the scheme will fortify the Conservatives stronghold and is an expensive distraction from much-needed social reform.
Parisa Hashempour is a freelance journalist and International Studies lecturer living in the Netherlands.
This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.
In the UK two weeks ago, the Queen s speech laid out the British government s plans for post-pandemic reform. Rather than deliver on long-awaited changes to social care, protection for women, or rent reform, the Conservative government announced the implementation of an electoral integrity bill. ....

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Race coalition warns government bills will 'disenfranchise' ethnic minority groups


Race coalition warns government bills will ‘disenfranchise’ ethnic minority groups
Nadine White
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A coalition of equality organisations has urged the government to “take meaningful action” in tackling race disparities following its pledge announced in the Queen’s speech.
The group have issued a statement warning ministers that mandatory Voter ID plans threaten to “disproportionately disenfranchise” Black and ethnic minority voters, many of whom lack any form of photo ID.
Signatories include Runnymede Trust, Operation Black Vote, Race Equality Foundation and Trades Union Congress (TUC).
The ID legislation is accompanied by recent proposals in the Police, Crimes, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which carries with it profoundly worrying implications for Black and ethnic minority people, particularly Gypsy Roma Traveller groups, and will widen disparities in the criminal justice system, the coalition argu ....

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