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:
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Over 50% of Polling Stations had no designated disabled parking.
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Nearly two-thirds thought ramps provided were appropriately designed.
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28% of voters found doors heavy to open
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95% of Polling Stations had level access inside the building.
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Nearly three quarters of voters saw a low level polling booth
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A large print ballot paper was displayed in 63% of Polling Stations
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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.