the Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act 1928

The Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act 1928 was a law that gave women over 21 the right to vote on the same terms as men. Prior to this, women over 30 could vote, but men could vote from age 21. The act removed the age limit for women, making voting rights equal regardless of gender for adults aged 21 and over, and expanded democratic participation. This was a significant step toward gender equality in British electoral law.