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<p>In its response to Sir Eric Pickles’ review of electoral fraud, the Government
outlined its intention to run a number of pilot schemes at local government elections
in 2018, to test the impact of voter identification measures on elections in Great
Britain. The response sets out the different types of photographic and non-photographic
identification that the Government intends to explore in pilot schemes.</p><p> </p><p>Given
the potentially significant logistical and cost implications, the Government does
not consider it feasible to pilot a new electoral identity card (of the kind currently
used in Northern Ireland) in 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The pilot schemes are part of a comprehensive
programme of work that will strengthen electoral integrity, enhance public confidence
in our democratic processes, and ensure we can build a democracy that works for everyone.</p>
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