1928 Equal Franchise Act

The 1928 Equal Franchise Act was a law in the UK that expanded voting rights to include women over 21 on equal terms with men. Prior to this, women aged 30 and above could vote, but men could vote from age 21. The Act removed this age difference, giving all adult women the same voting eligibility as men, thus achieving gender equality in voting rights. This was a significant step toward women's political equality and broadened democratic participation.