Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020

(6) A plan prepared under this paragraph must not include aims, objectives or estimated requirements for the exercise of the Commission's functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums (as to which, see paragraph 16B).

• (4) In paragraph 20, after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

(1A) The reference in sub-paragraph (1) to the Commission's functions does not include the Commission's functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections or devolved Welsh referendums.

SCHEDULE 3

This Schedule sets out the new Schedule 1A to the 2006 Act, to be inserted before Schedule 2 to that Act.

Overview of this Act

National Assembly for Wales renamed Senedd Cymru or Welsh Parliament

Acts of the National Assembly for Wales renamed Acts of Senedd Cymru

Members to be known as Members of the Senedd

National Assembly for Wales Commission renamed Senedd Commission

National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards renamed Senedd Commissioner for Standards

National Assembly for Wales Remuneration Board renamed the Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd

Minor and consequential amendments

Extension of right to vote in Senedd elections to 16 and 17 year old persons

Extension of right to vote in Senedd elections to qualifying foreign citizens

Annual canvass

Review of entitlement to registration

Service declarations

Contents of service declarations

Register of electors

Financial and oversight arrangements of the Electoral Commission

Disqualification from being a Member of the Senedd

Exceptions and relief from disqualification

Exception from disqualification by virtue of being a Member of Parliament: changes to dates of general elections of Members of the Senedd

Timing of first meeting of the Senedd after a general election

Powers of the Senedd Commission: provision of goods and services

Report on extension of right to vote and change to qualification for membership of the Senedd

Regulations under this Act

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)

Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)

National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards Measure 2009 (nawm 4)

National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 (nawm 4)

Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 4)

Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)

Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41)

This Schedule sets out the new Schedule 1A to the 2006 Act, to be inserted before Schedule 2 to that Act.

Editorial notes

[^c23982421]: S. 36 in force on the day of the first Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021 see s. 42(5)

[^key-a15508909c6698853b6d7983c8401556]: Words in s. 24(2) inserted (20.3.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(3)(f), Sch. 2 para. 15(2)(a) (with s. 3)

[^key-08b3a89712848d248722490f1bad0662]: S. 24(3) inserted (20.3.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(3)(f), Sch. 2 para. 15(2)(b) (with s. 3)

[^key-33a7a47d86f21d3e4573e28f4c714128]: Words in s. 25(3) substituted (20.3.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(3)(f), Sch. 2 para. 15(3)(a) (with s. 3)

[^key-6939bc2e176de41eb5a5d8ea79de5d34]: Words in s. 25(5)(b) inserted (20.3.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(3)(f), Sch. 2 para. 15(3)(b)(i) (with s. 3)

[^key-c86379bdaede17698cc5cfbe8a0dae88]: Words in s. 25(5)(c) inserted (20.3.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(3)(f), Sch. 2 para. 15(3)(b)(ii) (with s. 3)

[^key-dd1196571daf3c7e4b0c758c76092194]: S. 25(5)(e) substituted (20.3.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(3)(f), Sch. 2 para. 15(3)(b)(iii) (with s. 3)

[^key-f6eabf9f50807c5b8751e8b3ddcec6ad]: S. 25(5)(f) substituted (20.3.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(3)(f), Sch. 2 para. 15(3)(b)(iv) (with s. 3)

[^key-2b65a5b51c35397d11e0fbe7ee438383]: Words in s. 26(1) inserted (20.3.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(3)(f), Sch. 2 para. 15(4)(a) (with s. 3)

[^key-da711ef6b71d41ed50f99fcae49988b3]: S. 26(5) inserted (20.3.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(3)(f), Sch. 2 para. 15(4)(b) (with s. 3)

[^key-6b28714444e9f8e8242f3e9e9e923279]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(8)(c) omitted (24.8.2024) by virtue of Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), ss. 10(15)(a), 25(2)(b) (with s. 24(1))

[^key-e71807d3dcf2921383fc8a7de649069d]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(8)(c) omitted (24.8.2024) by virtue of Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), ss. 10(15)(b), 25(2)(b) (with s. 24(1))

[^key-cba63cdd633f8af956c75a1e857ceaf8]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(8)(c) omitted (24.8.2024) by virtue of Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), ss. 10(15)(c), 25(2)(b) (with s. 24(1))

[^key-20cc926d4bd12cb561ec6235a77bea1e]: Words in s. 24(2) substituted (18.7.2025) by The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864), art. 1(2), Sch. 11 para. 1(2)(a) (with art. 1(4))

[^key-a3385ed13c79fd5a385e49b7898c8ca3]: Words in s. 24(2) substituted (18.7.2025) by The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864), art. 1(2), Sch. 11 para. 1(2)(b) (with art. 1(4))

[^key-51a5c4d4158250cd797d8a5157619544]: S. 27 omitted (18.7.2025) by virtue of The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864), art. 1(2), Sch. 11 para. 1(3) (with art. 1(4))

[^key-2538c7af9430f61f9d517811c7baa88d]: Words in s. 41 inserted (18.7.2025) by The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864), art. 1(2), Sch. 11 para. 1(4)(b) (with art. 1(4))

[^key-9d8ce7dd3b45eb47ca1796061254071c]: Words in s. 41 omitted (18.7.2025) by virtue of The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864), art. 1(2), Sch. 11 para. 1(4)(a) (with art. 1(4))

National Assembly for Wales renamed Senedd Cymru or Welsh Parliament

Service declarations

Disqualification from being a Member of the Senedd

Exceptions and relief from disqualification

Timing of first meeting of the Senedd after a general election

Report on extension of right to vote and change to qualification for membership of the Senedd

Exception from disqualification by virtue of being a Member of Parliament: changes to dates of general elections of Members of the Senedd

Exception from disqualification by virtue of being a member of the House of Lords

Power to make consequential and transitional provision etc.