It refers to the UK voting system.

Full/Edited Register

The Electoral Registration Officer makes and keeps two versions of the Electoral Register – the Full Register and the Edited Register.

Please indicate on your application if you wish your name to be excluded from the Edited Register.



The Full Register



The Full Register lists everyone who is entitled to vote. You can check it by calling at the council offices or at some local libraries. Only certain people and organisations can have copies of the Full Register, and they can only use it for specified purposes. These include electoral purposes, the prevention and detection of crime and checking your identity when you have applied for credit. The law says who can have a copy of the Full Register and what they can use it for. The full list of such persons and purposes is given in the Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2002. It is a criminal offence for them to pass it on to anyone else or to use it for any other purpose.



The Edited Register



The Edited Register leaves out the names and addresses of people who have asked for their names to be excluded from that version of the register. The Edited Register can be bought by anyone who asks for a copy and they may use it for any purpose.



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Note added at 6 mins (2004-07-20 17:14:13 GMT)
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sorry, here\'s the reference:

Application to Register to Vote... on your application if you wish your name to be excluded from the Edited Register. The Full Register. The Full Register lists everyone who is entitled to vote. ...
www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/YourCouncil/Elections_Voting/ Electoralregistration/Forms/voteregrop5.htm - 46k - Cached - Similar pages


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Note added at 7 mins (2004-07-20 17:15:03 GMT)
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Same for Manchester below. (The example above was for Glasgow).

Two Versions of the Register
The Full Register
Lists everyone who is entitled to vote. Certain people and organisations (including credit reference agencies) can have copies of the full register. The Full Register is available for inspection at the Electoral Services Unit under supervision.

The Edited Register
You have the option whether or not you want your name to appear on this register. It is available for commercial sale to any person or organisation wishing to purchase a copy.
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/elections/register/