A British think tank has proposed making voting in national elections compulsory, introducing a £10 fine for individuals who do not cast a ballot. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) put forward this suggestion as a means to increase democratic participation.
The proposal aims to address declining voter turnout by establishing a legal requirement for citizens to vote. The proposed fine of £10 is intended as a deterrent for abstention, with the ultimate goal of ensuring a broader representation of the electorate in national decision-making processes.