Voter Fraud?

Toko Black

Nope.

However, firstly you have to evaluate:

- the level and impact of voter fraud.
- the efficacy of the any solution at reducing fraud.
- the costs of implementation, management and operation of the solution.
- costs and restrictions on voters.

If the level and impact of voter fraud is very low
the efficacy of the solution is not very high,
the costs to the tax payer to implement and operate are significant
and the impact to voters in terms of restrictions and costs are not zero

- then you are essentially introducing pointless bureaucracy, costs and restrictions on people which may result is some people being unable to exercise their right to vote for the sake of it.

Bl4ckGryph0n

Just introduce ID cards for all like the rest of the world, or passports. Then you won't have to make this more complicated than necessary.

Even better, do it on the blockchain with a smart contract Now that would be novel and unique. Build in consensus, integrity, immutable, verifiable etc...And you don't have to spend hours counting...

But nope, the UK really love to stick with old fashioned ways and apply stick plaster...We won't make it in Brexit with that ongoing mentality.

Sonic67

I don't have to evaluate anything. The decision is being taken by an independent body.

I get you'd rather shoot the messanger but what I think has zero influence.

Read the reports linked to as to why it is being done.

Toko Black

Ah, I didn't realise that nothing you have contributed to this discussion are your own opinions, observations or interpretations.
Thanks for the heads up.

Sonic67

Perhaps if I had seemed biased in any way then maybe you could conclude from my opinions, observations and interpretations I had already made the evaluations and you could assume which way they fell. Same as others could conclude that with you.

Either way, not me doing this so you are still better off taking it up with the electoral commission.

IronGiant

Time for you two to drop it.

Sonic67

Next round of Voter ID pilots announced for 2019

Eleven local authorities across England will be taking part in Voter ID pilots for the 2019 local elections. The pilots will provide further insight into how best to ensure the security of the voting process and reduce the risk of voter fraud.

Bl4ckGryph0n

About bloody time. I still can’t believe I can just show up, say my name and register my vote. Don’t need to bring anything. Very weird system.

domtheone

Yup.  Need ID to pick up a parcel at the post office so why not to vote.

I’m in 1 of the 11 trialling it but not sure if voting yet as i dont know the runners and riders.

Sonic67

Labour.

Voter ID is just the latest Tory ruse to deplete the Labour vote | Ellie Mae O’Hagan

Voter ID trial at local elections is a waste of time, say campaigners

Labour and the ERS have called on the government to abandon the idea.

Also Labour:

Household recycling centres (Council tips) | Household recycling centres (Council tips) | Birmingham City Council

Visiting a recycling centre
Our HRCs are for Birmingham residents only, we therefore ask you to bring along proof that you live in the city when you visit any of our five HRCs.

The following will be accepted:

Photo ID and council tax billPhoto ID and a utility billPhoto travelcard and council tax or utility billStudent ID identifying you as a Birmingham student.