Question

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what mechanisms are in place to ensure that UK citizens only vote in one EU state in European elections.

It is a criminal offence under UK law for a person to vote more than once in a European Parliamentary election. This is clearly stated on polling cards.

In addition, UK citizens resident in another EU member state are required by European law to complete a declaration if they wish to vote in their member state of residence at European Parliamentary elections.

The EU Council Directive 93/109/EC places an obligation on all EU member states in the run-up to a European election to share information on other member states' citizens residing within their boundaries who have completed such a declaration.