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A democracy that works for everyone: British citizens overseas

This document explains the government approach to removing the current 15 year rule on British citizens overseas voting in parliamentary elections.

Last fetched 04 May 2026 · gov.uk

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TypePolicy paper

First published07 Oct 2016

Last updated07 Oct 2016

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Constitutional affairsEquality, rights and citizenship

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