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Voter Identification Regulations 2022

Debate between Baroness Meyer and Lord Collins of Highbury
Tuesday 13th December 2022

(2 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Meyer Portrait Baroness Meyer (Con)
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My Lords, I can say the same about what is happening in Europe. In France and, as far as I know, in most European countries, you need a photo ID to vote. You have to be over 18, and I think the only instance when you do not need a photo ID is if you vote in a municipality of fewer than 1,000 people. I do not think there is a complication, and I have not seen, in France or in other European countries, people in uproar because they have to show a photo ID to prove who they are.

Lord Collins of Highbury Portrait Lord Collins of Highbury (Lab)
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Everyone there has a national ID card.

Baroness Meyer Portrait Baroness Meyer (Con)
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They can show an ID card, or a passport, or there is a whole list of identification with a photograph that can be used.