Rejected petition Fine Non-Voters £1,000

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A law should be passed that all people on the electoral roll must vote in parliamentary elections under a
penalty of £1,000 for not voting. There is no excuse, even if a constituent is in hospital there is a postal vote.
If abroad on holiday or business there is a postal vote at the local British High Commission.

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Date submitted 12 August 2011
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