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<p>The Electoral Commission’s independent evaluation of the Government’s pilots, held
in 2018 and 2019, found no evidence that turnout was significantly affected by the
trialled introduction of an ID requirement at polling stations.</p><p>However, the
evaluations noted that the pilots were not representative of the UK population and
it was therefore not possible to draw definitive conclusions, particularly about the
likely impact at a national poll with higher levels of turnout.</p><p>The Commission
will have significant responsibilities to raise public awareness about the new ID
requirement. This will have a predominant focus on those demographics known to be
less likely to have the necessary identification, including those from lower socio-economic
groups, those with disabilities and the unemployed.</p>
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