Hong Kong citizens 'denied election vote' across Scotland after being identified as 'Chinese'
dailyrecord.co.ukAn investigation is underway after Hong Kong born citizens were denied the right to vote in the General Election across Scotland after being mistakenly identified as 'Chinese'.
Dozens of people who a hold British National (Overseas) passport BN(O) were turned away from polling stations on Thursday when they were incorrectly categorised on the electoral register, Glasgow Live reports.
Non-profit Scottish Hongkongers who are representing the affected voters described the situation as 'discriminatory' and have called the for training for election staff after 100 people were affected.
A Glasgow charity worker who wants to remain anonymous and was denied their right to vote said: "Hong Kong people use British National (Overseas) identity to vote in the General Election.
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