Northern Ireland: Prosecuted For Not Registering To Vote
by Anorak | 26th, May 2008
SLUGGER notes: “Win or lose an Antrim man will be setting legal history as the first person to be prosecuted for not registering to vote. There are an estimated 200,000 people not registered in Northern Ireland.”
Ian Withers of Potterswalls, Antrim faces a fine of up to £1,000 if convicted in the case, which may be the first of its kind in the UK. He has already denied a charge of failing to provide information to the Chief Electoral Officer under the requirements of the Representation of the People Act. A date for his full trial before Antrim Magistrates is due to be set when he next appears on June 3.
Posted: 26th, May 2008 | In: Politicians Comment (1) | TrackBack | Permalink
