Vote2005 Report

Our report on access to voting in 2005, Polls Apart 4, is available to download here. If you would like the report in a different format, please contact Capability Scotland - see details below.

Polls Apart 4 found that:

  • Over 50% of Polling Stations had no designated disabled parking.

  • Nearly two-thirds thought ramps provided were appropriately designed.

  • 28% of voters found doors heavy to open

  • 95% of Polling Stations had level access inside the building.

  • Nearly three quarters of voters saw a low level polling booth

  • A large print ballot paper was displayed in 63% of Polling Stations

  • 93% of Polling Station staff were friendly and helpful

For more information about Capability Scotland's previous research and campaigns on access to voting, visit the Voting Research section.