This bill requires polling stations to provide audio and tactile tools so blind voters can vote independently and in secret, and demands a government review of postal voting accessibility.
A Bill to require the provision of audio and tactile measures at polling stations for the purpose of enabling blind voters to vote independently and in secret; to require the Secretary of State to take steps to identify, develop and implement new accessible voting solutions for blind voters; to require the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the arrangements for postal voting in respect of accessibility for blind voters and to implement any recommendations of that review; and for connected purposes;
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Ms Julie Minns
Introduced: 2025-01-22