1832 Reform Act

The 1832 Reform Act was a significant UK law that changed how parliamentary representatives were elected. Prior to it, many areas called "rotten boroughs" had little or no voters but still sent MPs to Parliament, while new industrial regions lacked representation. The Act redistributed seats, expanded the electorate by lowering property requirements, and made the voting process more fair and transparent. Its goal was to make Parliament more representative of the changing social and economic landscape, reducing corruption and giving more people a voice in government.