Representation of the People Act 1989

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The Representation of the People Act 1989 is an act by the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

It extended the time that a British citizen could have lived abroad and still vote from 5 years to 20 years, and extended this right to people who were too young to vote at the time of leaving Britain.

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v • d • e Electoral reform in the United Kingdom

Parliamentary Reform Acts	England (1832) • Scotland (1832) • Ireland (1832) • England (1867) • Scotland (1868) • Ireland (1868)

Municipal Reform Acts	Scotland (1833) • England (1835) • Ireland (1840)

Representation of the People Acts	1884 • 1918 • 1928 • 1948 • 1949 • 1969 • 1981 • 1983 • 1985 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1993 • 2000

Other acts	Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 • Ballot Act 1872 • Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act 1883 • Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 • Electoral Administration Act 2006

Related	Reform Club • Carlton Club • Rotten borough • Women's suffrage