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ACTroyal_assent2023 c. 12

Ballot Secrecy Act 2023

An Act to make provision for ensuring the secrecy of ballots cast in polling stations at elections; and for connected purposes.

Last fetched 22 May 2026 · legislation.gov.uk

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Parliament

Introduced

02 May 2023

Monarch

Royal Assent

02 May 2023

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Comes into force

TBC

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Explanatory Notes

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At a glance

Act number2023 c. 12

Statusroyal_assent

Royal Assent02 May 2023

Published02 May 2023

ISBN9780105701989

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