Digital Democracy - UK considering online voting

Started by Empirical1.1, January 26, 2015, 01:01:39 PM

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davidpbrown

Also http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/jan/26/john-bercow-online-voting-2020-general-election
QuoteCountries using forms of e-voting include the US, Brazil, Belgium, Estonia, the Philippines and India. The term "e-voting" includes online voting where electors can cast their ballot from any computer using a secure ID.
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Empirical1.1

Seemed semi relevant

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30976610

QuoteHe said: "I don't mean by that that it will necessarily at any stage be compulsory to vote in that way, but I think that the notion that, if it can be established as secure and reliable people should have the option to vote online, will gain ground more and more and more."
He said the 2020 poll "could be the first election in which people have the opportunity... to vote online".

QuoteThe Digital Democracy Commission also envisages public participation in Commons' debates via an internet forum.