UK Representation of the People Act 1918

The UK Representation of the People Act 1918 was a significant law that expanded voting rights following World War I. It granted the right to vote to all men over 21, regardless of property ownership, and allowed women over 30 who met certain property qualifications to vote. This act greatly increased voter participation and marked a move toward a more inclusive democratic system, ending many restrictions based on gender and socioeconomic status. It laid the groundwork for further electoral reforms and the eventual extension of voting rights to all adult women.