The Representation of the People Act 1928 was a significant piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that expanded voting rights. It granted equal voting rights to men and women, allowing women over the age of 21 to vote in elections, which was a major step towards gender equality in political representation. Prior to this act, women had limited voting rights, and the act aimed to rectify this imbalance. This legislation built upon earlier reforms, such as the Representation of the People Act 1918, which had already allowed some women to vote. The 1928 Act ensured that all adults, regardless of gender, had the right to participate in the democratic process, thereby strengthening the foundation of British democracy and promoting broader civic engagement.