The Representation of the People Act 1989 (c. 28) is an act by the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Provisions The act 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.
The act quadrupled the local expenditure limits in order to curtail abuse.
See also Reform Acts Representation of the People Act Representation of the People Act 1969 Representation of the People Act 1985
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