Reform Acts

The Reform Acts were a series of laws in 19th and early 20th century Britain aimed at expanding the electoral franchise and improving representation in Parliament. The key acts, particularly those of 1832, 1867, and 1884, progressively extended voting rights to more men, and later women, by lowering property requirements and redistributing parliamentary seats to better reflect population changes. These acts were significant in promoting democratic principles in Britain, allowing more people to participate in the political process and shaping the modern electoral system.