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    How do I get on the unpublished electoral roll?

    Not everyone has to have their details published on the electoral roll. This makes sense if you and your family members could face a personal risk if your information was accessible to people who may want to cause you harm.

    Visit the Electoral Commission website for more information.(external link)

    Updated November 2025

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