In Britain it is easy to forget that, while we may have the publicly available electoral register, we are almost alone in Europe in not requiring each citizen to have a formally registered address, and to notify changes of address to the police. (BNCI)
This register is not identical to the electoral register and includes foreigners resident in this country and others not entitled to vote. (BNCI)
The women's victory in 1918 was unspectacular and came about primarily because the government had to update the electoral register to include those serving in the armed forces. (BNCI)