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Vintage illustration of voters using the secret ballot system in a polling station.

The Ballot Act of 1872: Securing Democracy in Great Britain

A significant milestone in British electoral history with the passage of the Ballot Act. This legislation introduced the secret ballot, a crucial reform that strengthened democratic participation and protected voters' rights against undue influence.

July 18, 1872

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