Thread by @nuswomcam

Ahead of #GE2019, we want to ensure that everyone can register to vote. In this thread, we will cover how to register (a) anonymously and (b) if you are homeless or without a fixed address.

Your name and address will be on the electoral register if you register to vote.

If you think your name and address being on the electoral register could affect your safety, or the safety or someone in your household, you can register to vote anonymously.

Registering to vote anonymously means you will still be able to vote, but your name and address will not be on the electoral register. Your electoral registration office will not disclose your details to anyone, unless they are legally required to.

The Electoral Commission have produced an updated guide to anonymous voter registration for #GE2019. Here you can download the registration forms and read about the application process: electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/r…

To register to vote anonymously, you will need to:
- download and complete the application form
- explain why your safety, or the safety of someone in your household, would be at risk if your details were on the electoral register
- submit evidence to support your registration

To support your anonymous voter registration, you can submit:

- a court document for your protection/the protection of someone in your household
- an attestation, where an authorised person to signs your application form to confirm your safety would be at risk

People who can attest an anonymous voter registration include medical professionals (including a GP, nurse or midwife) and any person who manages a refuge.

You only need to submit one document: either a court document or an attestation.

You will need to send your anonymous voter registration application form, explanation and evidence to your local registration office.

Once you have been given the right to register anonymously, you can vote by proxy or by postal vote. You are not eligible to vote in person.

If you are living in temporary accommodation (such as a refuge) at the time of your application to register anonymously, use your
temporary address on the application form.

Once you are rehoused you must notify the electoral registration office of your new address - this will remain anonymous for the 5 year period that you remain registered to vote.

You can still vote in #GE2019 if you're homeless or have no fixed address.

This may apply to you if you are:
- staying in a mental health hospital
- living on a boat
- in custody
- from the Gypsy, Roma or Traveller communities; or
- in temporary accommodation.

If you don't have a permanent address, you can register to vote at an address where you have lived in the past. If you are homeless, you can register at an address where you spend a substantial part of your time.

To register to vote without a permanent or fixed address, you need to fill in a form called a 'Declaration of local connection' where you supply an address that you have a connection to.
You can download the voter registration forms here: electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/p…

Voter registration for #GE2019 closes on 26th November (21st November in Northern Ireland). Please share this thread to make registering to vote possible for all! #WhenStudentsLead