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Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020
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· 2020-01-15
2025-07-18
Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020
2024-08-24
Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020
2021-04-05
Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020
2021-03-20
Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020
2020-10-01
Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020
2020-06-01
Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020
2020-05-06
Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020
Changes on 2020-05-06
@@ -28,13 +28,13 @@
##### 2
In section 1(1) of the [Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/32) (“the 2006 Act”) for “the National Assembly for Wales” to the end substitute “Senedd Cymru or the Welsh Parliament (referred to in this Act as “the Senedd”)”.
In section 1(1) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (“*the 2006 Act*”) for “the National Assembly for Wales” to the end substitute “ Senedd Cymru or the Welsh Parliament (referred to in this Act as “*the Senedd*”) ”.
#### Acts of the National Assembly for Wales renamed Acts of Senedd Cymru
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In section 107(1) of the 2006 Act, for “the National Assembly for Wales” to the end substitute “Senedd Cymru or Deddfau Senedd Cymru (referred to in this Act as “Acts of the Senedd”)”.
In section 107(1) of the 2006 Act, for “the National Assembly for Wales” to the end substitute “ Senedd Cymru or Deddfau Senedd Cymru (referred to in this Act as “*Acts of the Senedd*”) ”.
#### Members to be known as Members of the Senedd
@@ -42,31 +42,31 @@
In section 1 of the 2006 Act, after subsection (2) insert—
> (2A) Members of the Senedd are to be known by that name or as Aelodau o’r Senedd.
> (2A) Members of the Senedd are to be known by that name or as Aelodau o'r Senedd.
#### Clerk of the Assembly renamed Clerk of the Senedd
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In section 26(2) of the 2006 Act, for “Assembly” substitute “Senedd, Clerc y Senedd”.
In section 26(2) of the 2006 Act, for “Assembly” substitute “ Senedd, Clerc y Senedd ”.
#### National Assembly for Wales Commission renamed Senedd Commission
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In section 27(1) of the 2006 Act, for “National Assembly for Wales Commission or Comisiwn Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru” substitute “Senedd Commission or Comisiwn y Senedd”.
In section 27(1) of the 2006 Act, for “National Assembly for Wales Commission or Comisiwn Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru” substitute “ Senedd Commission or Comisiwn y Senedd ”.
#### National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards renamed Senedd Commissioner for Standards
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In section 1(1) of the [National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards Measure 2009 (nawm 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/mwa/2009/4), for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd”.
In section 1(1) of the National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards Measure 2009 (nawm 4), for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd ”.
#### National Assembly for Wales Remuneration Board renamed the Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd
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In section 1(1) of the [National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 (nawm 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/mwa/2010/4), for “National Assembly for Wales Remuneration Board” substitute “board to be known as the Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd”.
In section 1(1) of the National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 (nawm 4), for “National Assembly for Wales Remuneration Board” substitute “ board to be known as the Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd ”.
#### Minor and consequential amendments
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
- (1) Section 12 (entitlement to vote) of the 2006 Act is amended as follows.
- (2) In subsection (1)(a), after “constituency” insert “or fall within the extended franchise for Senedd elections as described in this section”.
- (2) In subsection (1)(a), after “constituency” insert “ or fall within the extended franchise for Senedd elections as described in this section ”.
- (3) After subsection (1), insert—
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@
- (1) After section 12(1A) of the 2006 Act, insert—
> (1B) A person falls within the extended franchise for Senedd elections if the person—
> (a) is a qualifying foreign citizen (within the meaning given by section 203(1) of the [Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2)), and
> (a) is a qualifying foreign citizen (within the meaning given by section 203(1) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)), and
> (b) would, but for any disability removed by this section, be entitled to vote as an elector at a local government election in an electoral area wholly or partly included within the Senedd constituency.
- (2) The amendments made by this section have effect for the purposes of an election for membership of the Senedd at which a poll is held on or after 5 April 2021.
@@ -112,9 +112,9 @@
##### 12
- (1) In section 4 of the [Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2) (“the 1983 Act”) (entitlement to be registered as a local government elector)—
- (a) in subsection (3)(d), after “age” insert “or, if resident in an area in Wales, is 16 years of age or over”;
- (1) In section 4 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2) (“*the 1983 Act*”) (entitlement to be registered as a local government elector)—
- (a) in subsection (3)(d), after “age” insert “ or, if resident in an area in Wales, is 16 years of age or over ”;
- (b) after subsection (3) insert—
@@ -134,7 +134,11 @@
- (2) In section 203(1) of the 1983 Act (local government provisions as to England and Wales) after the definition of “London member” insert—
> - “qualifying foreign citizen” means a person who— is not a Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland or a relevant citizen of the Union, and either— is not a person who requires leave under the Immigration Act 1971 to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, or is such a person but for the time being has (or is, by virtue of any enactment, to be treated as having) any description of such leave.
> “*qualifying foreign citizen*” means a person who—
> (a) is not a Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland or a relevant citizen of the Union, and
> (b) either—
> (i) is not a person who requires leave under the Immigration Act 1971 to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, or
> (ii) is such a person but for the time being has (or is, by virtue of any enactment, to be treated as having) any description of such leave.
#### Annual canvass
@@ -144,13 +148,13 @@
> (2A) In relation to the registration of local government electors in Wales, subsections (1) and (2)(b) do not require a registration officer to make house to house inquires in relation to any person under the age of 16.
- (2) In regulation 32ZA of the [Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/341)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/341) (“the 2001 Regulations”) (annual canvass form)—
- (2) In regulation 32ZA of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/341) (“*the 2001 Regulations*”) (annual canvass form)—
- (a) after paragraph (3) insert—
> (3A) In relation to the registration of local government electors in Wales, the canvass form in paragraph (2) must also—
> (a) require the full name and nationality of each person aged 14 or 15 who is eligible to register and is residing at the address to which the form is given, and
> (b) in relation to any such person named in the form, require the person’s date of birth to be included.
> (b) in relation to any such person named in the form, require the person's date of birth to be included.
;
@@ -168,7 +172,7 @@
- (2) In regulation 32ZC of the 2001 Regulations (invitations to apply for registration), after paragraph (2) insert—
> (2A) In relation to the registration of local government electors in Wales, where the person to be invited is under the age of 16, the invitation in paragraph (1) must also include an explanation of how the person’s information will be held and used.
> (2A) In relation to the registration of local government electors in Wales, where the person to be invited is under the age of 16, the invitation in paragraph (1) must also include an explanation of how the person's information will be held and used.
- (3) In regulation 32ZD of the 2001 Regulations (steps to be taken by a registration officer to encourage a person to make an application for registration in response to an invitation to do so), after paragraph (3) insert—
@@ -206,22 +210,22 @@
- (1) The 2001 Regulations are amended as follows.
- (2) In regulation 24 (evidence as to age and nationality), after “Union” insert “or (for the purposes only of the registration of local government electors in Wales) a qualifying foreign citizen”.
- (2) In regulation 24 (evidence as to age and nationality), after “Union” insert “ or (for the purposes only of the registration of local government electors in Wales) a qualifying foreign citizen ”.
- (3) In regulation 26 (applications for registration)—
- (a) after paragraph (1) insert—
> (1A) In relation to the registration of local government electors in Wales, where the applicant is not able to provide the applicant’s date of birth, the statement referred to in paragraph (1)(e) must indicate whether the applicant is—
> (1A) In relation to the registration of local government electors in Wales, where the applicant is not able to provide the applicant's date of birth, the statement referred to in paragraph (1)(e) must indicate whether the applicant is—
> (a) under the age of 16,
> (b) aged 16 or 17, or
> (c) aged 18 or over.
;
- (b) in paragraph (3), after “(1)” insert “, (1A)”;
- (c) in paragraph (3)(ba), after “Union” insert “or (for the purposes only of the registration of local government electors in Wales) a qualifying foreign citizen”;
- (b) in paragraph (3), after “(1)” insert “ , (1A) ”;
- (c) in paragraph (3)(ba), after “Union” insert “ or (for the purposes only of the registration of local government electors in Wales) a qualifying foreign citizen ”;
- (d) after paragraph (3) insert—
@@ -237,7 +241,7 @@
> (6A) In relation to the registration of local government electors in Wales, paragraphs (2) to (6) do not apply in the case where the applicant is under the age of 16 if—
> (a) there is information available to the registration officer from any educational record relating to the applicant, and
> (b) that information is sufficient to satisfy the registration officer as to the applicant’s identity and entitlement to be registered.
> (b) that information is sufficient to satisfy the registration officer as to the applicant's identity and entitlement to be registered.
- (5) In regulation 28 (inspection of applications and objections), after paragraph (2) insert—
@@ -269,7 +273,7 @@
> (6) In relation to the registration of local government electors in Wales, where the applicant is under the age of 16 on the date on which the application is made—
> (a) “qualifying officer” also includes a person authorised in writing for the purposes of this regulation by an officer referred to in paragraph (4)(h), and
> (b) where the attestation is signed by a person so authorised, the attestation must be accompanied by a copy of the person’s authorisation.
> (b) where the attestation is signed by a person so authorised, the attestation must be accompanied by a copy of the person's authorisation.
#### Declarations of local connection
@@ -288,10 +292,10 @@
> (b) the person is being kept in any secure accommodation specified in regulations made by the Welsh Ministers in circumstances specified in the regulations.
> (2C) The power to make regulations under subsection (2B)(b) is exercisable by statutory instrument and is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Senedd.
> (2D) In subsection (2B)—
> (a) the reference to a child who is looked after by a local authority has the same meaning as in the [Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2014/1) (see section 74);
> (b) “secure accommodation” means accommodation for the purpose of restricting the liberty of persons under the age of 18.
- (3) In subsection (3)(e), after “Union” insert “or (if the declaration is made for the purposes only of the registration of local government electors in Wales) a qualifying foreign citizen”.
> (a) the reference to a child who is looked after by a local authority has the same meaning as in the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 1) (see section 74);
> (b) “*secure accommodation*” means accommodation for the purpose of restricting the liberty of persons under the age of 18.
- (3) In subsection (3)(e), after “Union” insert “ or (if the declaration is made for the purposes only of the registration of local government electors in Wales) a qualifying foreign citizen ”.
- (4) In subsection (4), after paragraph (b) insert—
@@ -301,8 +305,8 @@
- (5) After subsection (7) insert—
> (7A) Despite anything in subsection (7), in relation to Wales, a relevant declaration made by a person has effect only for the person’s registration as a local government elector.
> (7B) In subsection (7A) a “relevant declaration” means—
> (7A) Despite anything in subsection (7), in relation to Wales, a relevant declaration made by a person has effect only for the person's registration as a local government elector.
> (7B) In subsection (7A) a “*relevant declaration*” means—
> (a) a declaration of local connection made by virtue of subsection (2A);
> (b) a declaration of local connection made by a qualifying foreign citizen;
> (c) any other declaration of local connection made by a person who, on the date on which the declaration is made, is—
@@ -329,14 +333,14 @@
> (3A) In relation to the registration of local government electors in Wales, a service declaration made by a person by virtue of a service qualification under section 14(1A) ceases to have effect when the person attains the age of 18.
> (3B) Without prejudice to subsection (2), a person registered in a register of local government electors in Wales in pursuance of a service declaration referred to in subsection (3A) ceases to be entitled to remain so registered when the person attains the age of 18.
> (3C) Where a person’s entitlement to remain registered ceases under subsection (3B), the registration officer must remove the person’s entry from the register.
> (3C) Where a person's entitlement to remain registered ceases under subsection (3B), the registration officer must remove the person's entry from the register.
;
- (b) after subsection (5) insert—
> (5A) Despite anything in subsection (5), in relation to Wales, a relevant service declaration made by a person has effect only for the purposes of the person’s registration as a local government elector.
> (5B) In subsection (5A), “relevant service declaration” means—
> (5A) Despite anything in subsection (5), in relation to Wales, a relevant service declaration made by a person has effect only for the purposes of the person's registration as a local government elector.
> (5B) In subsection (5A), “*relevant service declaration*” means—
> (a) a service declaration made by virtue of a service qualification under section 14(1A);
> (b) a service declaration made by a qualifying foreign citizen;
> (c) any other service declaration made by a person who, on the date on which the declaration is made, is—
@@ -348,7 +352,7 @@
- (a) the existing text becomes subsection (1);
- (b) in that subsection, in paragraph (e), after “Union” insert “or (if the declaration is made for the purposes only of the registration of local government electors in Wales) a qualifying foreign citizen”;
- (b) in that subsection, in paragraph (e), after “Union” insert “ or (if the declaration is made for the purposes only of the registration of local government electors in Wales) a qualifying foreign citizen ”;
- (c) after that subsection insert—
@@ -356,7 +360,7 @@
- (5) In section 17 (effect of service declaration)—
- (a) in subsection (1)(c), after “Union” insert “or (if the declaration is made for the purposes only of the registration of local government electors in Wales) a qualifying foreign citizen”;
- (a) in subsection (1)(c), after “Union” insert “ or (if the declaration is made for the purposes only of the registration of local government electors in Wales) a qualifying foreign citizen ”;
- (b) after subsection (2) insert—
@@ -406,14 +410,14 @@
- (2) In regulation 25 (reminders to electors registered pursuant to a declaration), after paragraph (4) insert—
> (5) In relation to the registration of local government electors in Wales, paragraphs (6) and (7) apply in the case of a person registered in pursuance of a service declaration made by virtue of a service qualification under section 14(1A) of the 1983 Act.
> (6) The registration officer must send to the person a reminder that the person’s declaration will cease to have effect, and that the person’s entitlement to remain registered will cease, when the person attains the age of 18.
> (6) The registration officer must send to the person a reminder that the person's declaration will cease to have effect, and that the person's entitlement to remain registered will cease, when the person attains the age of 18.
> (7) The reminder must be sent as soon as practicable within the period of 3 months ending on the day on which the person attains the age of 18.
- (3) In regulation 26B (power to request additional evidence where certain information is unavailable or where the registration officer considers it necessary)—
- (a) in paragraph (7)—
- (i) for “(6)” substitute “(6A)”;
- (i) for “(6)” substitute “ (6A) ”;
- (ii) after sub-paragraph (c) insert—
@@ -424,13 +428,13 @@
- (b) after paragraph (9) insert—
> (9A) In the case of an application in pursuance of a service declaration within paragraph (7)(ca), the registration officer may require that the applicant give the officer one of the following documents or a copy of one of them certified by a relevant official—
> (a) the applicant’s passport, or
> (b) the applicant’s identity card issued in the European Economic Area.
> (9B) In paragraph (9A), “relevant official” means—
> (a) the applicant's passport, or
> (b) the applicant's identity card issued in the European Economic Area.
> (9B) In paragraph (9A), “*relevant official*” means—
> (a) a Crown Servant (within the meaning of regulation 14),
> (b) a British Council employee, or
> (c) an officer of the forces (within the meaning of section 59(1) of the 1983 Act),
> who is not the applicant’s parent, guardian, spouse or civil partner.
> who is not the applicant's parent, guardian, spouse or civil partner.
#### Register of electors
@@ -446,7 +450,7 @@
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- (1) A registration officer must not publish, supply or otherwise disclose a young person’s information, except in accordance with—
- (1) A registration officer must not publish, supply or otherwise disclose a young person's information, except in accordance with—
- (a) section 25, or
@@ -454,13 +458,13 @@
- (2) In this section and sections 25 and 26—
- “a young person’s information” (“*gwybodaeth person ifanc*”) means any entry in— the register of local government electors, or an absent voters record or list, relating to a person who, at the time of the publication, supply or other disclosure, is under the age of 16, and “young person” is to be interpreted accordingly;
- “absent voters record or list” (“*cofnod neu restr o bleidleiswyr absennol*”) means any of the following— a record kept under article 8(3), 9(6) or 12(6) of the 2007 Order; a list kept under article 10 or 12(8) of the 2007 Order;
- “register of local government electors” (“*cofrestr o etholwyr llywodraeth leol*”) includes any notice of an alteration in the register under section 13A(2), 13AB(2) or 13B(3), (3B) or (3D) of the 1983 Act;
- “registration officer” (“*swyddog cofrestru*”) includes— a deputy of a registration officer; a person appointed to assist a registration officer in the carrying out of the registration officer’s functions; a person, in the course of the person’s employment, assisting a registration officer in the carrying out of those functions.
- “*a young person's information*” (“**gwybodaeth person ifanc**”) means any entry in—the register of local government electors, oran absent voters record or list,relating to a person who, at the time of the publication, supply or other disclosure, is under the age of 16, and “young person” is to be interpreted accordingly;
- “*absent voters record or list*” (“**cofnod neu restr o bleidleiswyr absennol**”) means any of the following—a record kept under article 8(3), 9(6) or 12(6) of the 2007 Order;a list kept under article 10 or 12(8) of the 2007 Order;
- “*register of local government electors*” (“**cofrestr o etholwyr llywodraeth leol**”) includes any notice of an alteration in the register under section 13A(2), 13AB(2) or 13B(3), (3B) or (3D) of the 1983 Act;
- “*registration officer*” (“**swyddog cofrestru**”) includes—a deputy of a registration officer;a person appointed to assist a registration officer in the carrying out of the registration officer's functions;a person, in the course of the person's employment, assisting a registration officer in the carrying out of those functions.
#### Exceptions from prohibition on disclosure
@@ -468,17 +472,17 @@
- (1) This section applies for the purpose of section 24(1).
- (2) A young person’s information may be disclosed to any person so far as necessary for the purpose of the carrying out by that person of functions in connection with—
- (2) A young person's information may be disclosed to any person so far as necessary for the purpose of the carrying out by that person of functions in connection with—
- (a) the registration of electors, or
- (b) the conduct of an election.
- (3) A young person’s information may be disclosed in accordance with regulation 32ZA(5) and (5A) of the 2001 Regulations (pre-population of the canvass form).
- (4) A young person’s information (other than any information by which the person’s date of birth may be ascertained) may be disclosed in a version or copy of the register of local government electors or an absent voters record or list supplied in accordance with a relevant supply enactment, but only so far as it is necessary to do so for the purposes of or in connection with an election at which the young person will be entitled to vote.
- (5) In subsection (4), “relevant supply enactment” means—
- (3) A young person's information may be disclosed in accordance with regulation 32ZA(5) and (5A) of the 2001 Regulations (pre-population of the canvass form).
- (4) A young person's information (other than any information by which the person's date of birth may be ascertained) may be disclosed in a version or copy of the register of local government electors or an absent voters record or list supplied in accordance with a relevant supply enactment, but only so far as it is necessary to do so for the purposes of or in connection with an election at which the young person will be entitled to vote.
- (5) In subsection (4), “*relevant supply enactment*” means—
- (a) regulation 100 of the 2001 Regulations (supply to the Electoral Commission);
@@ -492,19 +496,19 @@
- (f) any enactment making provision equivalent to that in regulation 98(4) of the 2001 Regulations in relation to Senedd elections.
- (6) A young person’s information may be disclosed to any person so far as necessary for the purposes of a criminal investigation or criminal proceedings relating to an offence (or alleged offence) under any enactment relating to—
- (6) A young person's information may be disclosed to any person so far as necessary for the purposes of a criminal investigation or criminal proceedings relating to an offence (or alleged offence) under any enactment relating to—
- (a) the registration of electors, or
- (b) the conduct of elections.
- (7) A young person’s information may be disclosed to the young person to whom it relates.
- (8) A registration officer must supply a young person’s information to the young person to whom it relates if the young person requests the information for the purpose of verifying that the young person is a permissible donor within the meaning of section 54(2)(a) of the [Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41).
- (9) A young person’s information may be disclosed to a person appointed as proxy to vote for the young person to whom the information relates.
- (10) A person to whom a young person’s information is disclosed under subsection (2) or (6) must not disclose the information to another person, except as mentioned in that subsection.
- (7) A young person's information may be disclosed to the young person to whom it relates.
- (8) A registration officer must supply a young person's information to the young person to whom it relates if the young person requests the information for the purpose of verifying that the young person is a permissible donor within the meaning of section 54(2)(a) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41).
- (9) A young person's information may be disclosed to a person appointed as proxy to vote for the young person to whom the information relates.
- (10) A person to whom a young person's information is disclosed under subsection (2) or (6) must not disclose the information to another person, except as mentioned in that subsection.
- (11) A person who contravenes subsection (10) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine.
@@ -512,15 +516,15 @@
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- (1) The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision for or about the disclosure of a young person’s information in connection with elections to the Senedd.
- (1) The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision for or about the disclosure of a young person's information in connection with elections to the Senedd.
- (2) Regulations under subsection (1) may (among other things) include provision—
- (a) authorising or requiring registration officers to supply or otherwise disclose any young person’s information to persons specified in the regulations;
- (b) specifying, in relation to any description of persons specified in the regulations in pursuance of paragraph (a), the purposes for which any young person’s information supplied or otherwise disclosed may be used;
- (c) imposing prohibitions or restrictions relating to the extent (if any) to which persons to whom any young person’s information is supplied or otherwise disclosed (whether in accordance with the regulations or otherwise) may—
- (a) authorising or requiring registration officers to supply or otherwise disclose any young person's information to persons specified in the regulations;
- (b) specifying, in relation to any description of persons specified in the regulations in pursuance of paragraph (a), the purposes for which any young person's information supplied or otherwise disclosed may be used;
- (c) imposing prohibitions or restrictions relating to the extent (if any) to which persons to whom any young person's information is supplied or otherwise disclosed (whether in accordance with the regulations or otherwise) may—
- (i) supply or otherwise disclose the information to other persons;
@@ -528,11 +532,11 @@
- (d) imposing prohibitions or restrictions corresponding to those which may be imposed by virtue of paragraph (c) in relation to—
- (i) persons to whom any young person’s information has been supplied or otherwise disclosed in accordance with regulations made in pursuance of paragraph (c) or this paragraph, or
- (ii) persons who otherwise have access to any young person’s information;
- (e) imposing, in relation to persons involved in the preparation of the full register of local government electors, prohibitions with respect to supplying copies of the full register and disclosing any young person’s information contained in it.
- (i) persons to whom any young person's information has been supplied or otherwise disclosed in accordance with regulations made in pursuance of paragraph (c) or this paragraph, or
- (ii) persons who otherwise have access to any young person's information;
- (e) imposing, in relation to persons involved in the preparation of the full register of local government electors, prohibitions with respect to supplying copies of the full register and disclosing any young person's information contained in it.
- (3) Regulations under subsection (1) may—
@@ -554,23 +558,27 @@
- (a) after the definition of “qualifying Commonwealth citizen” insert—
> - “qualifying foreign citizen” means a person who— is not a Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland or a relevant citizen of the Union, and either— is not a person who requires leave under the Immigration Act 1971 to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, or is such a person but for the time being has (or is, by virtue of any enactment, to be treated as having) any description of such leave;
;
- (b) in the definition of “qualifying Commonwealth citizen” for “indefinite leave to remain within the meaning of that Act” to the end substitute “any description of such leave”;
> “*qualifying foreign citizen*” means a person who—
> (a) is not a Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland or a relevant citizen of the Union, and
> (b) either—
> (i) is not a person who requires leave under the Immigration Act 1971 to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, or
> (ii) is such a person but for the time being has (or is, by virtue of any enactment, to be treated as having) any description of such leave;
;
- (b) in the definition of “qualifying Commonwealth citizen” for “indefinite leave to remain within the meaning of that Act” to the end substitute “ any description of such leave ”;
- (c) at the end of the definition of “valid postal voting statement”, omit “and”;
- (d) after the definition of “voter”, insert—
> - “voting age” means 16 years of age or over.
> “*voting age*” means 16 years of age or over.
- (3) In article 11 (proxies at Assembly elections)—
- (a) in paragraph (3)(b), after “Union” insert “nor a qualifying foreign citizen”;
- (b) in paragraph (4), for “eighteen” substitute “16”.
- (a) in paragraph (3)(b), after “Union” insert “ nor a qualifying foreign citizen ”;
- (b) in paragraph (4), for “eighteen” substitute “ 16 ”.
- (4) In article 26(3)(b) (effect of registers), after sub-paragraph (i) insert—
@@ -590,94 +598,94 @@
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- (1) Schedule 1 to the [Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41) is amended as follows.
- (1) Schedule 1 to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41) is amended as follows.
- (2) After paragraph 16 insert—
> (16A)
> (1) The expenditure of the Commission that is attributable to the exercise of the Commission’s functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums is (so far as it cannot be met out of income received by the Commission) to be payable out of the Welsh Consolidated Fund.
> (2) For each financial year, the Commission must prepare an estimate of the Commission’s income and expenditure that is attributable to the exercise of the Commission’s functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums.
> (3) At least six months before the start of the financial year to which an estimate relates, the Commission must submit the estimate to the Llywydd’s Committee.
> (4) During the financial year to which an estimate relates, the Commission may prepare a revised estimate and submit it to the Llywydd’s Committee; and references in the rest of this paragraph to an estimate include a revised estimate.
> (5) The committees of Senedd Cymru must include one to be known as the Llywydd’s Committee or Pwyllgor y Llywydd.
> (1) The expenditure of the Commission that is attributable to the exercise of the Commission's functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums is (so far as it cannot be met out of income received by the Commission) to be payable out of the Welsh Consolidated Fund.
> (2) For each financial year, the Commission must prepare an estimate of the Commission's income and expenditure that is attributable to the exercise of the Commission's functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums.
> (3) At least six months before the start of the financial year to which an estimate relates, the Commission must submit the estimate to the Llywydd's Committee.
> (4) During the financial year to which an estimate relates, the Commission may prepare a revised estimate and submit it to the Llywydd's Committee; and references in the rest of this paragraph to an estimate include a revised estimate.
> (5) The committees of Senedd Cymru must include one to be known as the Llywydd's Committee or Pwyllgor y Llywydd.
> (6) The committee must be chaired by the Presiding Officer or the Deputy Presiding Officer.
> (7) The Llywydd’s Committee must—
> (7) The Llywydd's Committee must—
> (a) examine each estimate submitted to it,
> (b) decide whether it is satisfied that the estimated level of income and expenditure is consistent with the economical, efficient and effective discharge by the Commission of their functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums, and
> (c) if it is not so satisfied, make such modifications to the estimate as it considers appropriate for the purpose of achieving such consistency.
> (8) Before deciding whether it is so satisfied or making any such modifications, the Llywydd’s Committee must—
> (8) Before deciding whether it is so satisfied or making any such modifications, the Llywydd's Committee must—
> (a) have regard to the most recent report made to it by the Comptroller and Auditor General under paragraph 16C(2), to any later report made under paragraph 16C(4), and to any recommendations contained in the reports;
> (b) consult the Welsh Ministers and have regard to any advice the Welsh Ministers may give.
> (9) The Llywydd’s Committee must, after concluding its examination and making its modifications (if any) to the estimate, lay the estimate before Senedd Cymru.
> (10) If the Llywydd’s Committee, in the discharge of its functions under this paragraph—
> (9) The Llywydd's Committee must, after concluding its examination and making its modifications (if any) to the estimate, lay the estimate before Senedd Cymru.
> (10) If the Llywydd's Committee, in the discharge of its functions under this paragraph—
> (a) does not follow any recommendation contained in a report of the Comptroller and Auditor General,
> (b) does not follow any advice given to it by the Welsh Ministers, or
> (c) makes any modification to the estimate,
> it must include in the next report which it makes to Senedd Cymru under paragraph 20B a statement of its reasons for so doing.
> (16B)
> (1) This paragraph applies where paragraph 16A(3) requires the Commission to submit an estimate to the Llywydd’s Committee and—
> (1) This paragraph applies where paragraph 16A(3) requires the Commission to submit an estimate to the Llywydd's Committee and—
> (a) the estimate is the first estimate to be submitted under paragraph 16A(3),
> (b) the estimate relates to the first financial year to begin after the day on which Senedd Cymru meets following an ordinary general election of Members of the Senedd, or
> (c) the estimate relates to any other financial year and the Llywydd’s Committee requires the Commission to submit a plan under this paragraph.
> (2) When the Commission submit the estimate, the Commission must at the same time submit to the Llywydd’s Committee a plan setting out—
> (a) the Commission’s aims and objectives for the exercise of the Commission’s functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums during the period of five years beginning with the financial year to which the estimate relates, and
> (b) the Commission’s estimated requirements for resources for the exercise of those functions during that five-year period.
> (3) The Llywydd’s Committee must—
> (c) the estimate relates to any other financial year and the Llywydd's Committee requires the Commission to submit a plan under this paragraph.
> (2) When the Commission submit the estimate, the Commission must at the same time submit to the Llywydd's Committee a plan setting out—
> (a) the Commission's aims and objectives for the exercise of the Commission's functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums during the period of five years beginning with the financial year to which the estimate relates, and
> (b) the Commission's estimated requirements for resources for the exercise of those functions during that five-year period.
> (3) The Llywydd's Committee must—
> (a) examine each plan submitted to it,
> (b) decide whether it is satisfied that the plan is consistent with the economical, efficient and effective discharge by the Commission of their functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums, and
> (c) if it is not so satisfied, make such modifications to the plan as it considers appropriate for the purpose of achieving such consistency.
> (4) Before deciding whether it is so satisfied or making any such modifications, the Llywydd’s Committee must—
> (4) Before deciding whether it is so satisfied or making any such modifications, the Llywydd's Committee must—
> (a) have regard to the most recent report made to it by the Comptroller and Auditor General under paragraph 16C(2) and to any recommendations contained in the report;
> (b) consult the Welsh Ministers and have regard to any advice the Welsh Ministers may give.
> (5) The Llywydd’s Committee must, after concluding its examination and making its modifications (if any) to the plan, lay the plan before Senedd Cymru.
> (6) If the Llywydd’s Committee, in the discharge of its functions under this paragraph—
> (5) The Llywydd's Committee must, after concluding its examination and making its modifications (if any) to the plan, lay the plan before Senedd Cymru.
> (6) If the Llywydd's Committee, in the discharge of its functions under this paragraph—
> (a) does not follow any recommendation contained in the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General,
> (b) does not follow any advice given to it by the Welsh Ministers, or
> (c) makes any modification to the plan,
> it must include in the next report which it makes to Senedd Cymru under paragraph 20B a statement of its reasons for so doing.
> (16C)
> (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the Commission submit to the Llywydd’s Committee both an estimate under paragraph 16A(3) and a plan under paragraph 16B(2).
> (2) For the purpose of assisting the Llywydd’s Committee to discharge its functions under paragraphs 16A and 16B, the Comptroller and Auditor General must, before the Llywydd’s Committee considers the estimate and plan—
> (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the Commission submit to the Llywydd's Committee both an estimate under paragraph 16A(3) and a plan under paragraph 16B(2).
> (2) For the purpose of assisting the Llywydd's Committee to discharge its functions under paragraphs 16A and 16B, the Comptroller and Auditor General must, before the Llywydd's Committee considers the estimate and plan—
> (a) carry out an examination into the economy, efficiency or effectiveness (or, if the Comptroller and Auditor General so determines, any combination of them) with which the Commission have used their resources in discharging their functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums (or, if the Comptroller and Auditor General so determines, any of those functions),
> (b) report to the Llywydd’s Committee the results of the examination, and
> (b) report to the Llywydd's Committee the results of the examination, and
> (c) include in the report such recommendations as the Comptroller and Auditor General considers appropriate in the light of the examination.
> (3) Sub-paragraph (4) applies where the Commission—
> (a) submit an estimate to the Llywydd’s Committee under paragraph 16A(3) but are not required to submit a plan under paragraph 16B(2), or
> (b) submit a revised estimate to the Llywydd’s Committee under paragraph 16A(4).
> (4) For the purpose of assisting the Llywydd’s Committee to discharge its functions under paragraph 16A, the Comptroller and Auditor General may, before the Llywydd’s Committee considers the estimate—
> (a) submit an estimate to the Llywydd's Committee under paragraph 16A(3) but are not required to submit a plan under paragraph 16B(2), or
> (b) submit a revised estimate to the Llywydd's Committee under paragraph 16A(4).
> (4) For the purpose of assisting the Llywydd's Committee to discharge its functions under paragraph 16A, the Comptroller and Auditor General may, before the Llywydd's Committee considers the estimate—
> (a) carry out a further examination into the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(a),
> (b) report to the Llywydd’s Committee the results of the examination, and
> (b) report to the Llywydd's Committee the results of the examination, and
> (c) include in the report such recommendations as the Comptroller and Auditor General considers appropriate in the light of the examination.
> (5) Section 8 of the National Audit Act 1983 (right to obtain documents and information) applies in relation to any examination under this paragraph as it applies in relation to an examination under section 6 of that Act.
> (6) See also section 19 of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2013 (which enables the Wales Audit Office to make arrangements for any function of a public authority or office holder to be exercised by the Auditor General for Wales).
- (3) In paragraph 18 (audit)—
- (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(b), at the end insert “and the Llywydd’s Committee”;
- (b) in sub-paragraph (2)(b), after “Parliament” insert “and Senedd Cymru”;
- (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(b), at the end insert “ and the Llywydd's Committee ”;
- (b) in sub-paragraph (2)(b), after “Parliament” insert “ and Senedd Cymru ”;
- (c) after sub-paragraph (2) insert—
> (3) The Llywydd’s Committee may submit to the Auditor General for Wales any accounts that have been certified and laid before Senedd Cymru under sub-paragraph (2).
> (3) The Llywydd's Committee may submit to the Auditor General for Wales any accounts that have been certified and laid before Senedd Cymru under sub-paragraph (2).
> (4) The Auditor General for Wales must—
> (a) carry out a further examination of any accounts submitted under sub-paragraph (3), so far as they relate to the exercise of the Commission’s functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums, and
> (a) carry out a further examination of any accounts submitted under sub-paragraph (3), so far as they relate to the exercise of the Commission's functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums, and
> (b) prepare and lay before Senedd Cymru a report on the accounts so far as they relate to the exercise of those functions.
- (4) In paragraph 19(4) (responsibilities of accounting officer), after “the Speaker’s Committee” insert “, the Llywydd’s Committee”.
- (4) In paragraph 19(4) (responsibilities of accounting officer), after “the Speaker's Committee” insert “ , the Llywydd's Committee ”.
- (5) After paragraph 20 insert—
> (20A)
> (1) The Commission must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year—
> (a) prepare a report about the performance of the Commission’s functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums during that financial year, and
> (a) prepare a report about the performance of the Commission's functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums during that financial year, and
> (b) lay the report before Senedd Cymru.
> (2) On laying the report, the Commission must publish it in such manner as the Commission may determine.
> (20B)
> (1) The Llywydd’s Committee must, at least once in each year—
> (a) prepare a report on the exercise by the Llywydd’s Committee of its functions under this Schedule, and
> (1) The Llywydd's Committee must, at least once in each year—
> (a) prepare a report on the exercise by the Llywydd's Committee of its functions under this Schedule, and
> (b) lay the report before Senedd Cymru.
> (2) For the purposes of the law of defamation, the publication of any matter by the Llywydd’s Committee in such a report is absolutely privileged.
> (2) For the purposes of the law of defamation, the publication of any matter by the Llywydd's Committee in such a report is absolutely privileged.
- (6) In paragraph 25—
@@ -686,9 +694,12 @@
- (b) after that sub-paragraph insert—
> (2) In this Schedule—
> - “devolved Welsh election” means— a general election of members of Senedd Cymru; an election held under section 10 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (elections for Senedd constituency vacancies); a local government election in Wales;
> - “devolved Welsh referendum” means a referendum held under Part 2 of the Local Government Act 2000 or Part 4 of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 (referendums relating to local authority executive arrangements);
> - “the Llywydd’s Committee” means the Committee established in accordance with paragraph 16A(5).
> - “*devolved Welsh election*” means—
> 1. a general election of members of Senedd Cymru;
> 2. an election held under section 10 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (elections for Senedd constituency vacancies);
> 3. a local government election in Wales;
> - “*devolved Welsh referendum*” means a referendum held under Part 2 of the Local Government Act 2000 or Part 4 of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 (referendums relating to local authority executive arrangements);
> - “*the Llywydd's Committee*” means the Committee established in accordance with paragraph 16A(5).
- (7) Schedule 2 contains further amendments relating to the Electoral Commission.
@@ -734,7 +745,7 @@
- (5) Omit subsections (2) to (4).
- (6) In subsection (5), for “in that paragraph and this subsection” substitute “for the purposes of this section”.
- (6) In subsection (5), for “in that paragraph and this subsection” substitute “ for the purposes of this section ”.
- (7) Before Schedule 2 to the 2006 Act, insert the Schedule 1A set out in Schedule 3 to this Act.
@@ -748,7 +759,7 @@
- (3) In subsection (3), omit “or (4)”.
- (4) In the section heading, for “Exceptions and relief” substitute “Relief”.
- (4) In the section heading, for “Exceptions and relief” substitute “ Relief ”.
#### Exception from disqualification by virtue of being a Member of Parliament: changes to dates of general elections of Members of the Senedd
@@ -769,13 +780,13 @@
- (a) in paragraph (a)—
- (i) for “an Order in Council under section 5(4) has been made” substitute “a proclamation under section 5(4) has been issued”;
- (ii) for “Order”, in the second place where it appears, substitute “proclamation”;
- (b) in paragraph (b), for “Order in Council under section 5(4) has been made” substitute “proclamation under section 5(4) has been issued”.
- (4) In subsection (5)(a), for “an order under section 4 (power to vary date of ordinary general election) being made” substitute “a day being proposed under section 4(1) (power to vary date of ordinary general election)”.
- (i) for “an Order in Council under section 5(4) has been made” substitute “ a proclamation under section 5(4) has been issued ”;
- (ii) for “Order”, in the second place where it appears, substitute “ proclamation ”;
- (b) in paragraph (b), for “Order in Council under section 5(4) has been made” substitute “ proclamation under section 5(4) has been issued ”.
- (4) In subsection (5)(a), for “an order under section 4 (power to vary date of ordinary general election) being made” substitute “ a day being proposed under section 4(1) (power to vary date of ordinary general election) ”.
#### Exception from disqualification by virtue of being a member of the House of Lords
@@ -785,7 +796,7 @@
> (17C)
> (1) A person returned at an election as a Member of the Senedd is not disqualified under section 16(1)(zb) (disqualification by virtue of being a member of the House of Lords) at any time in the period of eight days beginning with the day the person is so returned.
> (2) A Member of the Senedd who becomes a member of the House of Lords is not disqualified under section 16(1)(zb) at any time before the end of the period of eight days beginning with the day the person makes and subscribes the oath required by the [Parliamentary Oaths Act 1866 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1866/19) (or the corresponding affirmation).
> (2) A Member of the Senedd who becomes a member of the House of Lords is not disqualified under section 16(1)(zb) at any time before the end of the period of eight days beginning with the day the person makes and subscribes the oath required by the Parliamentary Oaths Act 1866 (c. 19) (or the corresponding affirmation).
> (3) A person is not disqualified from being a Member of the Senedd under section 16(1)(zb) at any time when the person—
> (a) has leave of absence from the House of Lords, or
> (b) has made an application for leave of absence which has not been withdrawn or refused.
@@ -801,7 +812,7 @@
> (17D)
> (1) A person returned at an election as a Member of the Senedd is not disqualified under section 16(1)(zc) (disqualification by virtue of being a member of the council of a county or county borough in Wales) at any time before the person purports to take the oath of allegiance (or make the corresponding affirmation) in compliance with section 23(1) or 55(2).
> (2) A Member of the Senedd who is returned at an election as a member of the council of a county or county borough in Wales is not disqualified under section 16(1)(zc) at any time before the person makes a declaration of acceptance of office under section 83 of the [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70).
> (2) A Member of the Senedd who is returned at an election as a member of the council of a county or county borough in Wales is not disqualified under section 16(1)(zc) at any time before the person makes a declaration of acceptance of office under section 83 of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70).
> (17E)
> (1) This section applies if—
> (a) a member of the council of a county or county borough in Wales is returned as a Member of the Senedd, and
@@ -809,10 +820,10 @@
> (2) The member is not disqualified under section 16(1)(zc) (disqualification by virtue of being a member of the council of a county or county borough in Wales) at any time in the period—
> (a) beginning with the return day, and
> (b) ending with the fourth day after the day of the next ordinary election of members of the council.
> (3) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b) the expected day of the next ordinary election of members of the council is to be determined by reference to the circumstances as at the beginning of the return day (“the relevant time”).
> (3) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b) the expected day of the next ordinary election of members of the council is to be determined by reference to the circumstances as at the beginning of the return day (“*the relevant time*”).
> (4) For the purpose of determining the expected day, no account is to be taken of the possibility of—
> (a) an order under section 37ZA(1) of the [Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2) (power to vary ordinary day of local elections), or
> (b) an order under section 87 of the [Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/22) (power to change year in which local election is held),
> (a) an order under section 37ZA(1) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2) (power to vary ordinary day of local elections), or
> (b) an order under section 87 of the Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22) (power to change year in which local election is held),
> being made after the relevant time.
> (5) References in this section and section 17F to the “day” of an election are to the day on which the poll at the election is held.
> (17F)
@@ -822,7 +833,7 @@
> (2) The member is not disqualified under section 16(1)(zc) (disqualification by virtue of being a member of the council of a county or county borough in Wales) at any time in the period—
> (a) beginning with the return day, and
> (b) ending immediately before the day of the next general election of Members of the Senedd.
> (3) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b) the expected day of the next general election of Members of the Senedd is to be determined by reference to the circumstances as at the beginning of the return day (“the relevant time”).
> (3) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b) the expected day of the next general election of Members of the Senedd is to be determined by reference to the circumstances as at the beginning of the return day (“*the relevant time*”).
> (4) Where, at the relevant time, section 3(1A) prevents the poll at the next ordinary general election being held on the day specified in section 3(1)—
> (a) if an order under section 3(1B) has been made, the expected day is the day on which the poll is required to be held in accordance with section 3(1B);
> (b) if no order under section 3(1B) has been made, the expected day is the day on which the poll would be held in accordance with section 3(1) if section 3(1A) were disregarded.
@@ -845,7 +856,7 @@
- (2) At the beginning, insert—
> (A1) If a person who is disqualified from being a candidate to be a Member of the Senedd (see section 16(A1)) is nominated as a candidate at a general election of Members of the Senedd or an election to fill a vacancy under section 10, the person’s nomination is void.
> (A1) If a person who is disqualified from being a candidate to be a Member of the Senedd (see section 16(A1)) is nominated as a candidate at a general election of Members of the Senedd or an election to fill a vacancy under section 10, the person's nomination is void.
- (3) Omit subsection (2).
@@ -859,15 +870,15 @@
##### 35
- (1) In section 427(6B) of the Insolvency Act 1986, for “section 16(2) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 by virtue of this section” substitute “section 16(A1)(a) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 and paragraph 4 of Schedule 1A to that Act”.
- (1) In section 427(6B) of the Insolvency Act 1986, for “section 16(2) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 by virtue of this section” substitute “ section 16(A1)(a) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 and paragraph 4 of Schedule 1A to that Act ”.
- (2) In Schedule 10 to the 2006 Act, omit paragraph 18 and the italic heading before it.
- (3) In section 1(8) of the [National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards Measure 2009 (nawm 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/mwa/2009/4), omit paragraph (a).
- (4) In Schedule 1 to the [Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2019/3)—
- (a) in paragraph 6(1)(d), for “paragraph 7 of this Schedule or section 16(1)(d) of the [Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/32)” substitute “holding office as the Ombudsman or an acting Ombudsman”;
- (3) In section 1(8) of the National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards Measure 2009 (nawm 4), omit paragraph (a).
- (4) In Schedule 1 to the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 3)—
- (a) in paragraph 6(1)(d), for “paragraph 7 of this Schedule or section 16(1)(d) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)” substitute “ holding office as the Ombudsman or an acting Ombudsman ”;
- (b) in paragraph 7, omit sub-paragraph (2).
@@ -877,11 +888,11 @@
##### 36
- (1) In section 3 of the 2006 Act (ordinary general elections), in subsection (2)(b), for “seven” substitute “fourteen”.
- (2) In section 4 of the 2006 Act (power to vary date of ordinary general election), in subsection (2)(c), for “seven” substitute “fourteen”.
- (3) In section 5 of the 2006 Act (extraordinary general elections), in subsection (4)(c), for “seven” substitute “fourteen”.
- (1) In section 3 of the 2006 Act (ordinary general elections), in subsection (2)(b), for “seven” substitute “ fourteen ”.
- (2) In section 4 of the 2006 Act (power to vary date of ordinary general election), in subsection (2)(c), for “seven” substitute “ fourteen ”.
- (3) In section 5 of the 2006 Act (extraordinary general elections), in subsection (4)(c), for “seven” substitute “ fourteen ”.
#### Powers of the Senedd Commission: provision of goods and services
@@ -910,7 +921,7 @@
- (2) The report published under subsection (1) must be laid before the Senedd.
- (3) In subsection (1), “reporting period” means the period of 5 years beginning with the day of the first Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5 April 2021.
- (3) In subsection (1), “*reporting period*” means the period of 5 years beginning with the day of the first Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5 April 2021.
## PART 6 — GENERAL
@@ -960,19 +971,19 @@
In this Act—
- “1983 Act” (“*Deddf 1983*”) means the [Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2);
- “2001 Regulations” (“*Rheoliadau 2001*”) means the [Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/341)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/341);
- “2006 Act” (“*Deddf 2006*”) means the [Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/32);
- “2007 Order” (“*Gorchymyn 2007*”) means the [National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/236)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/236);
- “enactment” (“*deddfiad*”) means an enactment whenever enacted or made;
- “registration officer” (“*swyddog cofrestru*”) means a registration officer appointed by a local authority under section 8(2A) of the 1983 Act;
- “Senedd” means Senedd Cymru.
- “*1983 Act*” (“**Deddf 1983**”) means the Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2);
- “*2001 Regulations*” (“**Rheoliadau 2001**”) means the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/341);
- “*2006 Act*” (“**Deddf 2006**”) means the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32);
- “*2007 Order*” (“**Gorchymyn 2007**”) means the National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/236);
- “*enactment*” (“**deddfiad**”) means an enactment whenever enacted or made;
- “*registration officer*” (“**swyddog cofrestru**”) means a registration officer appointed by a local authority under section 8(2A) of the 1983 Act;
- “*Senedd*” means Senedd Cymru.
#### Coming into force
@@ -1024,7 +1035,7 @@
- (a) omit “The National Assembly for Wales Remuneration Board”;
- (b) in the appropriate place insert “The Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd”.
- (b) in the appropriate place insert “ The Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd ”.
#### Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)
@@ -1032,35 +1043,35 @@
- (1) The 2006 Act is amended as follows.
- (2) In the title of Part 1, for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd Cymru”.
- (2) In the title of Part 1, for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd Cymru ”.
- (3) In section 1—
- (a) in subsection (1), for “an Assembly” substitute “a parliament”;
- (b) in subsection (3), for “Members of the Assembly (referred to in this Act as “Assembly members”)” substitute “Members of the Senedd”.
- (4) In section 20(8), for “National Assembly for Wales Remuneration Board” substitute “Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd”.
- (5) In section 23(5), for “Assembly member’s” substitute “Member’s”.
- (a) in subsection (1), for “an Assembly” substitute “ a parliament ”;
- (b) in subsection (3), for “Members of the Assembly (referred to in this Act as “*Assembly members*”)” substitute “ Members of the Senedd ”.
- (4) In section 20(8), for “National Assembly for Wales Remuneration Board” substitute “ Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd ”.
- (5) In section 23(5), for “Assembly member's” substitute “Member's”.
- (6) In section 126A—
- (a) in subsection (9), for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd”;
- (b) in subsection (10), for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd”.
- (a) in subsection (9), for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd ”;
- (b) in subsection (10), for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd ”.
- (7) In section 150A—
- (a) in the heading, for “Change of name of the Assembly etc: translation of references” substitute “Translation of references to Senedd Cymru etc.”;
- (a) in the heading, for “Change of name of the Assembly etc: translation of references” substitute “ Translation of references to Senedd Cymru etc. ”;
- (b) omit subsection (1);
- (c) in subsection (2)—
- (i) for “, the National Assembly for Wales Commission or an Act of the National Assembly for Wales (as the case may be), or the Welsh equivalent shown in subsection (1)” substitute “(or Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru), the National Assembly for Wales Commission (or Comisiwn Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru) or Acts of the National Assembly for Wales (or Deddfau Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru) (as the case may be)”;
- (ii) for “new name” substitute “name given by Part 2 of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020”;
- (i) for “, the National Assembly for Wales Commission or an Act of the National Assembly for Wales (as the case may be), or the Welsh equivalent shown in subsection (1)” substitute “ (or Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru), the National Assembly for Wales Commission (or Comisiwn Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru) or Acts of the National Assembly for Wales (or Deddfau Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru) (as the case may be) ”;
- (ii) for “new name” substitute “ name given by Part 2 of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 ”;
- (d) after subsection (2) insert—
@@ -1073,7 +1084,7 @@
- (a) omit the entry for “the Assembly” to the entry for “Assembly electoral region”;
- (b) omit the entry for “Assembly member” to the entry for “Assembly’s legislative competence (in relation to Acts of the Assembly)”;
- (b) omit the entry for “Assembly member” to the entry for “Assembly's legislative competence (in relation to Acts of the Assembly)”;
- (c) insert in the appropriate places—
@@ -1101,7 +1112,7 @@
| Senedd regional member | section 1(2)(b) |
| --- | --- |
| Senedd’s legislative competence (in relation to Acts of the Senedd) | section 108A |
| Senedd's legislative competence (in relation to Acts of the Senedd) | section 108A |
| --- | --- |
.
@@ -1110,11 +1121,11 @@
- (a) in paragraph (a)—
- (i) in sub-paragraph (i), for ““the National Assembly for Wales”” substitute ““Senedd Cymru””;
- (ii) in sub-paragraph (xi), for ““the National Assembly for Wales Commission”” substitute ““the Senedd Commission””;
- (b) in paragraph (c)(i), for ““Acts of the National Assembly for Wales”” substitute ““Acts of Senedd Cymru””.
- (i) in sub-paragraph (i), for “ “the National Assembly for Wales”” substitute “ “Senedd Cymru” ”;
- (ii) in sub-paragraph (xi), for “ “the National Assembly for Wales Commission”” substitute “ “the Senedd Commission” ”;
- (b) in paragraph (c)(i), for “ “Acts of the National Assembly for Wales”” substitute “ “Acts of Senedd Cymru” ”.
- (10) In Schedule 9A—
@@ -1122,9 +1133,9 @@
- (b) omit the entry for “The National Assembly for Wales Remuneration Board or Bwrdd Taliadau Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru.”;
- (c) in the appropriate place insert “The Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd or Bwrdd Taliadau Annibynnol y Senedd.”;
- (d) in the appropriate place insert “The Senedd Commissioner for Standards or Comisiynydd Safonau y Senedd.”
- (c) in the appropriate place insert “ The Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd or Bwrdd Taliadau Annibynnol y Senedd. ”;
- (d) in the appropriate place insert “ The Senedd Commissioner for Standards or Comisiynydd Safonau y Senedd. ”
- (11) Sub-paragraphs (15) to (19) apply to every provision containing the words to be substituted by those sub-paragraphs after the amendments in Part 2 and sub-paragraphs (3) to (10) have been made, subject to sub-paragraphs (12) and (13).
@@ -1146,17 +1157,17 @@
- (13) Sub-paragraphs (18) and (19) do not apply to references to “Assembly Measure“ or “Assembly Measures”.
- (14) In this paragraph, “provision” includes a title, cross-heading or heading.
- (15) For “an Assembly member”, in each place where it appears, substitute “a Member of the Senedd”.
- (16) For “Assembly member”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in sub- paragraph (15) have been made, substitute “Member of the Senedd”.
- (17) For “Assembly members”, in each place where it appears, substitute “Members of the Senedd”.
- (18) For “an Assembly”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in sub- paragraphs (15), (16) and (17) have been made, substitute “a Senedd”.
- (19) For “Assembly” and “Assembly’s”, in each place where they appear after the amendments in sub-paragraphs (15), (16), (17) and (18) have been made, substitute “Senedd” and “Senedd’s”, as appropriate.
- (14) In this paragraph, “*provision*” includes a title, cross-heading or heading.
- (15) For “an Assembly member”, in each place where it appears, substitute “ a Member of the Senedd ”.
- (16) For “Assembly member”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in sub- paragraph (15) have been made, substitute “ Member of the Senedd ”.
- (17) For “Assembly members”, in each place where it appears, substitute “ Members of the Senedd ”.
- (18) For “an Assembly”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in sub- paragraphs (15), (16) and (17) have been made, substitute “ a Senedd ”.
- (19) For “Assembly” and “Assembly's”, in each place where they appear after the amendments in sub-paragraphs (15), (16), (17) and (18) have been made, substitute “ Senedd ” and “Senedd's”, as appropriate.
#### National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards Measure 2009 (nawm 4)
@@ -1164,7 +1175,7 @@
- (1) The National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards Measure 2009 is amended as follows.
- (2) In the cross-heading before section 1, for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd”.
- (2) In the cross-heading before section 1, for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd ”.
- (3) In section 1—
@@ -1178,21 +1189,23 @@
- (i) omit the definition of “Assembly Member”and after the definition of “the Committee on Standards of Conduct”(but before the “and” after it) insert—
> - “Member of the Senedd” (“Aelod o’r Senedd”) includes— for the purposes of section 1(3)(a) and (b) only, the Counsel General even where that officer is not a Member of the Senedd, and except for the purposes of section 1(3)(a) and (b), a former Member of the Senedd,
;
- (ii) in the definition of “the Commission”, for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd”;
> “Member of the Senedd” (“Aelod o'r Senedd”) includes—
> (a) for the purposes of section 1(3)(a) and (b) only, the Counsel General even where that officer is not a Member of the Senedd, and
> (b) except for the purposes of section 1(3)(a) and (b), a former Member of the Senedd,
;
- (ii) in the definition of “the Commission”, for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd ”;
- (iii) in the definition of “Counsel General” omit “Assembly”;
- (b) in subsection (2)(a), for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd Cymru.”
- (b) in subsection (2)(a), for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd Cymru. ”
- (5) In the Schedule—
- (a) in the heading, for “NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES” substitute “SENEDD”;
- (b) in paragraph 3, for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd”.
- (a) in the heading, for “NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES” substitute “ SENEDD ”;
- (b) in paragraph 3, for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd ”.
- (6) Sub-paragraphs (8) to (12) apply to every provision containing the words to be substituted by those sub-paragraphs after the amendments in Part 2 and sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) have been made, subject to sub-paragraph (7).
@@ -1202,15 +1215,15 @@
- (b) section 21(1).
- (8) For “an Assembly Member”, in each place where it appears, substitute “a Member of the Senedd”.
- (9) For “Assembly Member”, in each place where it appears after the amendment in subparagraph (8) has been made, substitute “Member of the Senedd”.
- (10) For “Assembly Members”, in each place where it appears, substitute “Members of the Senedd”.
- (11) For “an Assembly”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in subparagraphs (8) to (10) have been made, substitute “a Senedd”.
- (12) For “Assembly”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in sub-paragraphs (8) to (11) have been made, substitute “Senedd”.
- (8) For “an Assembly Member”, in each place where it appears, substitute “ a Member of the Senedd ”.
- (9) For “Assembly Member”, in each place where it appears after the amendment in subparagraph (8) has been made, substitute “ Member of the Senedd ”.
- (10) For “Assembly Members”, in each place where it appears, substitute “ Members of the Senedd ”.
- (11) For “an Assembly”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in subparagraphs (8) to (10) have been made, substitute “ a Senedd ”.
- (12) For “Assembly”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in sub-paragraphs (8) to (11) have been made, substitute “ Senedd ”.
#### National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 (nawm 4)
@@ -1218,11 +1231,11 @@
- (1) The National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 is amended as follows.
- (2) In the heading of section 1, for “National Assembly for Wales Remuneration Board” substitute “Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd”.
- (3) In section 2(2)(b) and in paragraph 4 of Schedule 2, for “Assembly’s”, substitute “Senedd’s”.
- (4) In section 2(4)(b) and section 14(1), for “groups of Assembly members” substitute “groups of Members”.
- (2) In the heading of section 1, for “National Assembly for Wales Remuneration Board” substitute “ Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd ”.
- (3) In section 2(2)(b) and in paragraph 4 of Schedule 2, for “Assembly's”, substitute “Senedd's”.
- (4) In section 2(4)(b) and section 14(1), for “groups of Assembly members” substitute “ groups of Members ”.
- (5) Omit section 17.
@@ -1232,9 +1245,9 @@
- (b) in sub-paragraph (g) omit “Assembly”;
- (c) in sub-paragraph (h), for “group of Assembly members” substitute “group of Members”;
- (d) in sub-paragraph (j), for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd”;
- (c) in sub-paragraph (h), for “group of Assembly members” substitute “ group of Members ”;
- (d) in sub-paragraph (j), for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd ”;
- (e) in sub-paragraph (n) omit “Assembly”.
@@ -1250,13 +1263,13 @@
- (d) Schedule 3.
- (9) For “an Assembly member”, in each place where it appears, substitute “a Member of the Senedd”.
- (10) For “Assembly members”, in each place where it appears, substitute “Members of the Senedd”.
- (11) For “an Assembly”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in sub- paragraphs (9) and (10) have been made, substitute “a Senedd”.
- (12) For “Assembly”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in sub-paragraphs (9), (10) and (11) have been made, substitute “Senedd”.
- (9) For “an Assembly member”, in each place where it appears, substitute “ a Member of the Senedd ”.
- (10) For “Assembly members”, in each place where it appears, substitute “ Members of the Senedd ”.
- (11) For “an Assembly”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in sub- paragraphs (9) and (10) have been made, substitute “ a Senedd ”.
- (12) For “Assembly”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in sub-paragraphs (9), (10) and (11) have been made, substitute “ Senedd ”.
#### Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 4)
@@ -1266,9 +1279,9 @@
- (2) In section 2—
- (a) in subsection (2), for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd Cymru”;
- (b) in subsections (5), (6) and (7), for “the National Assembly” substitute “Senedd Cymru”.
- (a) in subsection (2), for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd Cymru ”;
- (b) in subsections (5), (6) and (7), for “the National Assembly” substitute “ Senedd Cymru ”.
- (3) In the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraph (4)—
@@ -1288,21 +1301,21 @@
- (5) In section 40—
- (a) in the section heading and subsection (1), for “Assembly”, in each place where it appears, substitute “Senedd”;
- (a) in the section heading and subsection (1), for “Assembly”, in each place where it appears, substitute “ Senedd ”;
- (b) in subsection (2)—
- (i) in the words before paragraph (a), for “Assembly” substitute “Senedd”;
- (ii) in paragraph (a), for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd Cymru”;
- (iii) in paragraph (b), for “the National Assembly for Wales” and “the National Assembly” substitute “Senedd Cymru”;
- (iv) in paragraphs (c), (d) and (e), for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd Cymru”;
- (c) in subsection (3)(b), for “Assembly” substitute “Senedd”.
- (6) In section 43(2) and (3), for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd Cymru”.
- (i) in the words before paragraph (a), for “Assembly” substitute “ Senedd ”;
- (ii) in paragraph (a), for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd Cymru ”;
- (iii) in paragraph (b), for “the National Assembly for Wales” and “the National Assembly” substitute “ Senedd Cymru ”;
- (iv) in paragraphs (c), (d) and (e), for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd Cymru ”;
- (c) in subsection (3)(b), for “Assembly” substitute “ Senedd ”.
- (6) In section 43(2) and (3), for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd Cymru ”.
- (7) In the Table in Schedule 1—
@@ -1325,34 +1338,34 @@
- (b) insert the following entries in the appropriate places in alphabetical order—
| Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (*Deddf gan Senedd y Deyrnas Unedig*) | “Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom” includes an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain or of the Parliament of England |
| Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (*Deddf gan Senedd y Deyrnas Unedig*) | “*Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom*” includes an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain or of the Parliament of England |
| --- | --- |
;
| Act of Senedd Cymru (*Deddf gan Senedd Cymru*) | “Act of Senedd Cymru” means an Act enacted under Part 4 of the [Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/32) (whether as an Act of Senedd Cymru or an Act of the National Assembly for Wales) |
| Act of Senedd Cymru (*Deddf gan Senedd Cymru*) | “*Act of Senedd Cymru*” means an Act enacted under Part 4 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (whether as an Act of Senedd Cymru or an Act of the National Assembly for Wales) |
| --- | --- |
;
| Member of the Senedd (*Aelod o’r Senedd*) | “Member of the Senedd” is to be interpreted in accordance with section 1(2A) of the [Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/32) |
| Member of the Senedd (*Aelod o'r Senedd*) | “Member of the Senedd” is to be interpreted in accordance with section 1(2A) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) |
| --- | --- |
;
| Senedd Commission (*Comisiwn y Senedd*) | “Senedd Commission” means the Commission established by section 27 of the [Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/32) (and originally known as the National Assembly for Wales Commission) |
| Senedd Commission (*Comisiwn y Senedd*) | “*Senedd Commission*” means the Commission established by section 27 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (and originally known as the National Assembly for Wales Commission) |
| --- | --- |
;
| Senedd Cymru (*Senedd Cymru*) | “Senedd Cymru” means the parliament for Wales established by section 1 of the [Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/32) (and originally known as the National Assembly for Wales) |
| Senedd Cymru (*Senedd Cymru*) | “*Senedd Cymru*” means the parliament for Wales established by section 1 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (and originally known as the National Assembly for Wales) |
| --- | --- |
.
- (8) For “Assembly Act”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in sub-paragraphs (3) and (7) have been made, substitute “Act of Senedd Cymru”.
- (9) For “Assembly Acts”, in each place where it appears, substitute “Acts of Senedd Cymru”.
- (8) For “Assembly Act”, in each place where it appears after the amendments in sub-paragraphs (3) and (7) have been made, substitute “ Act of Senedd Cymru ”.
- (9) For “Assembly Acts”, in each place where it appears, substitute “ Acts of Senedd Cymru ”.
## SCHEDULE 2
@@ -1362,12 +1375,12 @@
- (1) Schedule 4A to the 1983 Act is amended as follows.
- (2) In paragraph 14(1), after “code of practice” insert “for elections other than local government elections in Wales”.
- (2) In paragraph 14(1), after “code of practice” insert “ for elections other than local government elections in Wales ”.
- (3) After paragraph 14 insert—
> (14A)
> (1) The Electoral Commission (“the Commission”) may prepare, and from time to time revise, a code of practice for local government elections in Wales giving—
> (1) The Electoral Commission (“*the Commission*”) may prepare, and from time to time revise, a code of practice for local government elections in Wales giving—
> (a) guidance as to the matters which do, or do not, fall within Part 1 or Part 2 of this Schedule;
> (b) guidance (supplementing the definition in section 90ZA(3)) as to the cases or circumstances in which expenses are, or are not, to be regarded as incurred for the purposes of a candidate's election.
> (2) Once the Commission have prepared a draft code under this paragraph, they must submit it to the Welsh Ministers for approval.
@@ -1380,7 +1393,7 @@
> (b) the code comes into force on the date appointed by the Welsh Ministers by order, and
> (c) the Commission must arrange for the code to be published in such manner as the Commission think appropriate.
> (8) Sub-paragraph (6) does not prevent a new draft code from being laid before Senedd Cymru.
> (9) In this paragraph, “the 40-day period”, in relation to a draft code, means the period of 40 days beginning with the day on which the draft is laid before Senedd Cymru, no account being taken of any period during which Senedd Cymru is dissolved or is in recess for more than four days.
> (9) In this paragraph, “*the 40-day period*”, in relation to a draft code, means the period of 40 days beginning with the day on which the draft is laid before Senedd Cymru, no account being taken of any period during which Senedd Cymru is dissolved or is in recess for more than four days.
> (10) In this paragraph references to a draft code include a revised draft code.
.
@@ -1395,13 +1408,13 @@
- (1) Section 6 is amended as follows.
- (2) In subsection (3)(b), after “Scottish Parliament” insert “, Senedd Cymru”.
- (2) In subsection (3)(b), after “Scottish Parliament” insert “ , Senedd Cymru ”.
- (3) In subsection (6)—
- (a) in paragraph (a)—
- (i) in sub-paragraph (i), at the end insert “other than those mentioned in paragraph (d) of that subsection”;
- (i) in sub-paragraph (i), at the end insert “ other than those mentioned in paragraph (d) of that subsection ”;
- (ii) in sub-paragraph (ii), omit “or Wales”;
@@ -1427,19 +1440,19 @@
##### 5
In section 6C(3), after “6F” insert “or 6G”.
In section 6C(3), after “6F” insert “ or 6G ”.
##### 6
In section 6D(4), after “6F” insert “or 6G”.
In section 6D(4), after “6F” insert “ or 6G ”.
##### 7
- (1) Section 6F is amended as follows.
- (2) In subsection (1), after “section 6A” insert “, other than those specified in subsection (2) of section 6G,”.
- (3) In subsection (10), after “this section” insert “and section 6G”.
- (2) In subsection (1), after “section 6A” insert “ , other than those specified in subsection (2) of section 6G, ”.
- (3) In subsection (10), after “this section” insert “ and section 6G ”.
##### 8
@@ -1476,7 +1489,7 @@
- (1) Section 9A is amended as follows.
- (2) In subsection (1)(a), after “relevant officers” insert “mentioned in subsection (2)”.
- (2) In subsection (1)(a), after “relevant officers” insert “ mentioned in subsection (2) ”.
- (3) After subsection (5) insert—
@@ -1484,7 +1497,7 @@
- (4) In subsection (6)—
- (a) in paragraph (a), at the end insert “other than one mentioned in paragraph (d) of that subsection”;
- (a) in paragraph (a), at the end insert “ other than one mentioned in paragraph (d) of that subsection ”;
- (b) omit paragraph (d);
@@ -1494,11 +1507,11 @@
- (6) In subsection (8)—
- (a) in the words before paragraph (a), after “sections” insert “9AA,”;
- (b) in paragraph (b), after “subsection (6)” insert “or section 9AA(6)”;
- (c) in paragraph (c), after “subsection (7)” insert “or section 9AA(7)”.
- (a) in the words before paragraph (a), after “sections” insert “ 9AA, ”;
- (b) in paragraph (b), after “subsection (6)” insert “ or section 9AA(6) ”;
- (c) in paragraph (c), after “subsection (7)” insert “ or section 9AA(7) ”.
##### 10
@@ -1525,19 +1538,19 @@
##### 11
In section 9B, in subsections (1) and (4), after “9A(1)” insert “or 9AA(1)”.
In section 9B, in subsections (1) and (4), after “9A(1)” insert “ or 9AA(1) ”.
##### 12
In section 9C(2)—
- (a) in paragraph (b), after “9A(6)” insert “or 9AA(6)”;
- (b) in paragraph (c), after “9A(7)” insert “or 9AA(7)”.
- (a) in paragraph (b), after “9A(6)” insert “ or 9AA(6) ”;
- (b) in paragraph (c), after “9A(7)” insert “ or 9AA(7) ”.
##### 13
In section 13(12), after “met under” insert “paragraph 16A of Schedule 1 to this Act or”.
In section 13(12), after “met under” insert “ paragraph 16A of Schedule 1 to this Act or ”.
##### 14
@@ -1555,19 +1568,19 @@
- (ii) in paragraph (b), omit “or 20(12)”;
- (iii) in paragraph (c), for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “Senedd”;
- (iii) in paragraph (c), for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Senedd ”;
- (b) after sub-paragraph (6) insert—
> (6A) An estimate prepared under this paragraph must not include income or expenditure that is attributable to the exercise of the Commission’s functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums (as to which, see paragraph 16A).
> (6A) An estimate prepared under this paragraph must not include income or expenditure that is attributable to the exercise of the Commission's functions in relation to devolved Welsh elections and devolved Welsh referendums (as to which, see paragraph 16A).
- (3) In paragraph 15, after sub-paragraph (5) insert—
> (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).
> (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.
> (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
@@ -1638,21 +1651,3 @@
## Editorial notes
[^c23982421]: [S. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2020/1/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2020/1/section/42/5)
#### Overview of this Act
#### Service declarations
#### 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
#### 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.
2020-01-15
Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020
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