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The Representation of the People Act 1948 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that altered the law relating to parliamentary and local elections. It is noteworthy for abolishing plural voting for parliamentary elections, including by the abolition of the twelve separate university constituencies; and for again increasing the number of members overall, in this case to 613.

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  • The Representation of the People Act 1948 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that altered the law relating to parliamentary and local elections. It is noteworthy for abolishing plural voting for parliamentary elections, including by the abolition of the twelve separate university constituencies; and for again increasing the number of members overall, in this case to 613. (en)
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  • An Act to amend the law relating to parliamentary and local government elections and to corrupt and illegal practices, and for purposes connected therewith. (en)
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  • Parliament of the United Kingdom (en)
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  • 1948-07-30 (xsd:date)
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  • Representation of the People Act 1948 (en)
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  • Repealed (en)
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  • United Kingdom (en)
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  • The Representation of the People Act 1948 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that altered the law relating to parliamentary and local elections. It is noteworthy for abolishing plural voting for parliamentary elections, including by the abolition of the twelve separate university constituencies; and for again increasing the number of members overall, in this case to 613. (en)
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  • Representation of the People Act 1948 (en)
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