Same day electoral registration not being introduced

Thursday, 18 June 2015 00:00

There are no plans to introduce same-day electoral registration - despite the fact the Island's "out-dated" election legislation needs updating.

That's according to Chief Minister Allan Bell who says although a "root and branch" review is needed it's not something being looked at:

The electoral register was updated before the last by-election - however there was criticism that hundreds of voters then went "missing".

Onchan MHK Zac Hall says a modern approach is needed:

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