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Sky Digital provides e-voting in pilot.(Brief Article)
Sky is running a pilot scheme that will enable its digital subscribers to vote in local elections via remote control.
The test is being run in conjunction with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, with the intention to encourage more people to vote in local elections.
In 2001, 58 per cent of the electorate participated in the general election, with figures for local elections normally much lower.
If the trial is successful, it is possible the service could be extended nationwide next year, in time for the next general election. This will enable Sky's 6.6 million digital satellite subscribers to vote via their remote control.
The service allows voters an extended two-week period to vote any time day or night. Voters press the interactive button on their ...
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