The Electoral Commission reported that approximately 16,000 people were unable to vote in the July general election due to new photo ID requirements, part of the Elections Act 2022 introduced by Boris Johnson's government. Although public awareness of the ID requirement was relatively high, especially among older voters, younger individuals and those from poorer backgrounds were less informed and more likely to report being deterred from voting. While 0.08% of voters were ultimately unable to cast their ballots, two-thirds of those initially turned away returned with the necessary documents later in the day. Additionally, around 4% of individuals who chose not to participate in the election cited ID requirements as a factor in their decision. The commission's chief executive emphasized the importance of ensuring all eligible voters can participate and recommended expanding the list of accepted IDs to improve accessibility. The findings highlight a need for ongoing discussions about voter ID laws and their implications for electoral participation.