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PUBLIC LAW/HUMAN RIGHTS
R (on the application of Coughlan) (Appellant) v Minister for the Cabinet Office (Respondent)
Case summary
Case ID
UKSC/2020/0129
Parties
Appellant(s)
Neil Coughlan
Respondent(s)
Minister for the Cabinet Office
Intervener(s)
LGBT Foundation and StonewallOperation Black Vote
the Runnymede Trust
and Voice4Change England
Issue
Are the voter identification ("ID") pilot schemes that were implemented in the May 2019 local government elections unlawful?
Facts
In August 2018 the Cabinet Office invited local authorities to take part in voter ID pilot schemes. Under these schemes, voters would not be allowed to vote in polling booths unless they had a form of ID on them, such as a driver’s licence. On 3 November 2018 the Cabinet Office announced that a number of local authorities had chosen to take part. The Minister for the Cabinet Office then made orders under section 10 of the Representation of the People Act 2000 (the "2000 Act") to allow for voter ID pilot schemes in these areas.Mr Neil Coughlan challenges these orders by way of judicial review. His claim was dismissed by the High Court and the Court of Appeal. He now appeals to the Supreme court, seeking a declaration that these orders are unlawful for being ultra vires section 10 of the 2000 Act.
Date of issue
6 July 2020
Judgment appealed
Judgment details
Judgment date
27 April 2022
Neutral citation
[2022] UKSC 11
Judgment links
Judgment summary
27 April 2022
Appeal
Justices
Hearing dates
Start date
15 February 2022
End date
15 February 2022
Watch hearings
15 February 2022 - Morning session
15 February 2022 - Afternoon session
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