This week’s local elections in England will be the first elections in Britain where voter ID is required. If you don't have an accepted form of photo ID you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. You will not need ID to vote in Senedd elections, Scottish Parliament elections, or local council elections in either country. From October, you will need ID to vote in UK General Elections across all three countries. Voter ID laws have been in place in Northern Ireland since 1985, with photo ID being required since 2003.

Source: The Herald May 02, 2023 11:40 UTC