Representation of the People Act 1983

[^c14482761]: S. 31(4)(5) repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 102, Sch. 17

[^c14482781]: S. 31(6)(7) inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 19(5)(6), Sch. 9 para. 1(2) and repealed by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237, Sch. 13 Pt. I

[^c14482791]: Ss. 32–34 repealed by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 28, Sch. 5

[^c14482931]: S. 35: functions of local authority not to be responsibility of an executive of the authority (E.) (16.11.2000) by virtue of S.I. 2000/2853, reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 D6

[^c14482941]: Words in s. 35(1) repealed (20.3.1995) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6)(8), Sch. 16 para. 68(7), Sch. 18; S.I. 1995/546, art. 3, Sch. (with arts. 4-8)

[^c14482951]: Words substituted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 102, Sch. 16 para. 11

[^c14482971]: S. 35(1A) inserted (20.3.1995 for specified purposes and otherwise 1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 68(7); S.I. 1995/546, art. 3, Sch. (with arts. 4-8); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

[^c14482981]: S. 35(2) repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 102, Sch. 17

[^c14482991]: S. 35(2A)-(2C) inserted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 3(1)(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14483001]: S. 35(2B) amended (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 41, s. 7(2)(c), (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)

[^c14483021]: S. 35(3A) inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 19(5)(6), Sch. 9 para. 1(3) and repealed by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237, Sch. 13 Pt. I

[^c14483031]: S. 35(4) applied (with modifications) (E.) (2.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1298, regs. 8(1), 10(4), Sch. 3 Table 2 (subject to regs. 9-12, 15-17, 20, 25) S. 35(4) applied (with modifications) (W.) (24.3.2004) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/870), reg. 8, {Sch. 3 Table 2} (which S.I. was revoked (24.7.2008) by S.I. 2008/1848) S. 35(4) applied (with modifications) (23.7.2004) by The Regional Assembly and Local Government Referendums Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1962), art. 6, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 S. 35(4) applied (with modifications) (E.) (28.7.2007) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2089), regs. 8, 11, 13, {Sch. 4 para. 1 Table 1}

[^c20058431]: S. 35(4) applied (with modifications) (W.) (24.7.2008) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Wales) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1848), reg. 8, {Sch. 4 para. 1 Table 1}

[^c14483041]: Figure 3 now stands within brackets by virtue of Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 50

[^c14483051]: S. 35(6) inserted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 3(1)(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14483821]: S. 36 amended (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 41, s. 7(2)(d) (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)

[^c14483831]: S. 36(2A)(2B) inserted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 4(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14483851]: S. 36(3)(3A)(3B)(3C) substituted (E.W.S.) for s. 36(3) by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 17.

[^c14483861]: Words in s. 36(3)(b) repealed (20.3.1995) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6)(8), Sch. 16 para. 68(8), Sch. 18 (with ss. 54(4)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1995/546, art. 3, Sch.

[^c14483881]: S. 36(3AB) inserted (20.3.1995) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 68(8) (with ss. 54(4)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1995/546, art. 3, Sch.

[^c14483891]: S. 36(3AC) inserted (18.3.1998) by 1997 c. 29, s. 33(1), Sch. 3 para. 17; S.I. 1998/694, art. 2

[^c14483911]: S. 36(3AA) inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 19(5)(6), Sch. 9 para. 1(4)(a) and repealed by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237, Sch. 13 Pt. I

[^c14483921]: S. 36(4) modified (E.W.) by S.I. 1986/1081, reg. 99(1) (which S.I. was revoked (23.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/294, reg. 3)

[^c14483931]: S. 36(4) excluded (5.7.1994) by 1972 c. 70, s. 37, Sch. 5 para. 3(2) (as substituted (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 19, ss. 3, 66(2)(b), Sch. 3 (with ss. 54(4)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)) S. 36(4) excluded (1.3.1995) by S.I. 1995/493, arts. 1, 9(6) S. 36(4) excluded (8.3.1995) by S.I. 1995/600, arts. 1, 7(7) S. 36(4) excluded (8.3.1995) by S.I. 1995/610, arts. 1, 8(2)

[^c14483941]: S. 36(4)(5A) modified (11.3.1999) by S.I. 1999/450, art. 14(7), Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 3(1)(c)(4) (which S.I. was revoked (1.3.2003) by S.I. 2003/284, art. 1) S. 36(4)(5A) modified (1.2.2007) by The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/236), arts. 1(1), 16(7), Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(c)(4)(a)

[^c14483951]: S. 36(4)(6) applied (with modifications) (E.) (2.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1298, regs. 8(1), 10(4), Sch. 3 Table 2 (subject to regs. 9-12, 15-17, 20, 25) S. 36(4)(6) applied (with modifications) (W.) (24.3.2004) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/870), reg. 8, {Sch. 3 Table 2} (which S.I. was revoked (24.7.2008) by S.I. 2008/1848) S. 36(4)(6) applied (with modifications) (E.) (28.7.2007) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2089), regs. 8, 11, 13, {Sch. 4 Table 1}

[^c19326261]: S. 36(4) modified (1.3.2003) by The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/284), art. 15(7), Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(c)(4)(a) (which S.I. was revoked (11.2.2007) by S.I. 2007/236, art. 1(2))

[^c20058461]: S. 36(4)(6) applied (with modifications) (W.) (24.7.2008) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Wales) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1848), reg. 8, {Sch. 4 para. 1 Table 1}

[^c14483991]: S. 36(4A) inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 19(5)(6), Sch. 9 para. 1(4)(b) and repealed by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237, Sch. 13 Pt. I

[^c14484001]: S. 36(4B) inserted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 4(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14484011]: S. 36(4B) excluded (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 18(8); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14484031]: Words in s. 36(5) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6)(8), Sch. 16 para. 68(10) (with ss. 54(4)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

[^c14484051]: Words in s. 36(5) substituted (G.B.) by S.I. 1991/1730, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 Pt.I.

[^c14484091]: S. 36(6) modified (E.W.) by S.I. 1986/1081, reg. 99(1)(2) (which S.I. was revoked (23.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/294, reg. 3)

[^c19326311]: S. 36(6) modified (1.3.2003) by The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/284), art. 15(7), Sch. 4 para. 3(2) (which S.I. was revoked (11.2.2007) by S.I. 2007/236, art. 1(2)) S. 36(6) modified (E.W.) (23.3.2004) by The Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/294), reg. 6(1)(c) S. 36(6) modified (E.W.) (23.3.2004) by The Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/294), reg. 6(2) S. 36(6) modified (1.2.2007) by The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/236), arts. 1(1), 16(7), Sch. 4 para. 3(2)

[^c14484111]: S. 36(6A) inserted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 4(4) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c19328431]: S. 36(6A) modified (E.W.) (23.3.2004) by The Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/294), reg. 6(1)(c)

[^c19328491]: S. 37 excluded (6.2.2004) by The Local Government (Ordinary Day of Election) (Wales) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/218), art. 2(1) S. 37 excluded (13.3.2004) by The Local Elections (Ordinary Day of Election 2004) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/222), art. 2(1)

[^c14484141]: S. 37 renumbered as s. 37(1) (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 5(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14484151]: Words substituted by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 18(2)

[^c14484171]: S. 37(2) inserted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 5(5) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14484181]: Words in s. 37 renumbered as s. 37(3) (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 5(4) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14484191]: S. 38 repealed by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), ss. 24, 28 Sch. 4 para. 7, Sch. 5

[^c14484511]: S. 39(1) restricted (E.W.S.) by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50), s. 21(2)(c) S. 39(1) applied (with modifications) (29.2.2000) by S.I. 2000/208, rule 3(1), Sch. 1 Pt. VII para. 51(2) S. 39(1) applied (with modifications) (29.2.2000) by S.I. 2000/208, rule 3, Sch. 4 para. 15 S. 39(1) applied (with modifications) (15.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/427, rule 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 51 (which S.I. was revoked (14.1.2008) by S.I. 2007/3541, rule 1(1)(2)(a)) S. 39(1) applied (with modifications) (15.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/427, rule 3, Sch. 4 para. 15 (which S.I. was revoked (14.1.2008) by S.I. 2007/3541, rule 1(1)(2)(a)) S. 39(1) applied (with modifications) (1.3.2004) by S.I. 2002/427, Sch. 8 rule 54 (as substituted by The Greater London Authority Elections (Amendment) Rules 2004 (S.I. 2004/227), rule 2(8), Sch. 5) S. 39(1) applied (with modifications) (14.1.2008) by The Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/3541), reg. 3(2), Sch. 1 rule. 60(2) S. 39(1) applied (with modifications) (14.1.2008) by The Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/3541), reg. 5(3), Sch. 5 rule. 60(2)

[^c19061921]: S. 39(1)(5) applied (29.2.2000) by S.I. 2000/208, rule 3(3), Sch. 3 para. 56(1) S. 39(1)(5) applied (E.W.) (1.3.2004) by S.I. 1986/2214, Sch. 3 rule 49 (as substituted by The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Rules 2004 (S.I. 2004/223), rule 2(7), Sch. (which S.I. was revoked (2.1.2007) by S.I. 2006/3304, rule1(4), Sch. 1)) S. 39(1)(5) applied (29.2.2000) by S.I. 2000/208, rule 3(3), Sch. 3 para. 56(1) S. 39(1)(5) applied (E.W.) (1.3.2004) by S.I. 1986/2215, Sch. 3 rule 49 (as substituted by The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Rules 2004 (S.I. 2004/224), rule 2(7), Sch. (which S.I. was revoked (2.1.2007) by S.I. 2006/3305, rule1(4), Sch. 1)) S. 39(1)(5) applied (with modifications) (1.3.2004) by S.I. 2002/427), Sch. 10 rule 58 (as substituted by The Greater London Authority Elections (Amendment) Rules 2004 (S.I. 2004/227), rule 2(8), Sch. 5 (which S.I. was revoked (14.1.2008) by S.I. 2007/3541, rule 1(1)(2)(d))) S. 39(1)(5) applied (E.W.) (2.1.2007 for specified purposes) by The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (S.I. 2006/3304), rules 1(2), 3, Sch. 2 para. 55(1) S. 39(1)(5) applied (E.W.) (2.1.2007 for specified purposes) by The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (S.I. 2006/3304), rules 1(2), 4, Sch. 3 para. 55(1) S. 39(1)(5) applied (E.W.) (2.1.2007 for specified purposes) by The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (S.I. 2006/3305), rules 1(2), 3, Sch. 2 para. 55(1) S. 39(1)(5) applied (E.W.) (2.1.2007 for specified purposes) by The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (S.I. 2006/3305), rules 1(2), 4, Sch. 3 para. 55(1) S. 39(1)(5) applied (E.W.S.) (27.3.2007) by The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1024), reg. 4, Sch. 3 para. 60(1) S. 39(1)(5) applied (E.W.S.) (27.3.2007) by The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1024), reg. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 60(1) S. 39(1)(5) applied (14.1.2008) by The Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/3541), reg. 5(5), Sch. 7 rule 65(2) S. 39(1)(5) applied (14.1.2008) by The Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/3541), reg. 3(4), Sch. 3 rule 65(2)

[^c19641001]: S. 39(1)(5) applied (E.W.) (13.3.2004) by S.I. 2002/185, Sch. 3 rule 54(1) (as substituted by The Local Elections (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/225), reg. 2(7), Sch.)

[^c14484521]: Words in s. 39(1) substituted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 6(1)(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14484531]: Words repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 102, Sch. 17

[^c14484541]: Words substituted by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 19(2)

[^c14484561]: S. 39(1A) inserted after s. 39(1) by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 19(5)(6), Sch. 9 para. 1(5) and repealed by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237, Sch. 13 Pt. I

[^c14484571]: 1972 c. 70

[^c14484581]: Words in s. 39(2) inserted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 6(1)(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14484611]: S. 39(4) modified (E.W.S.) by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 21(2)(b) S. 39(4): functions of local authority not to be responsibility of an executive of the authority (E.) (16.11.2000) by virtue of S.I. 2000/2853, reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 D10

[^c14484621]: Words in s. 39(4)(6)(a) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 68(11)(a) (with ss. 54(4)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

[^c14484631]: 1972 c. 70.

[^c14484641]: Words in s. 39(6)(a)(ii) inserted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 6(1)(4) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14484681]: Word in s. 39(6)(b) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6)(8), Sch. 16 para. 68(11)(b) (with ss. 54(4)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

[^c14484691]: S. 39(7) applied (E.W.S.) by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 21(3)

[^c14484701]: S. 39(8) repealed by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), ss. 24, 28, Sch. 4 para. 8, Sch. 5

[^c14484781]: Words in s. 40(1) inserted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 7(1)(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14484791]: Words substituted by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 19(1)(a)

[^c19420821]: Words in s. 40(1) repealed (1.1.2007 for E.W.S. and 1.7.2008 for N.I.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 20, 74(2), 77, Sch. 1 para. 50, Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(g)(aa)(bb)(ii)(cc)(v) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 6, Sch. 2); S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2, 4

[^c14484801]: Words repealed by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), ss. 19(1)(b), 28, Sch. 5

[^c14484811]: The words “and the Local Government Act 1972” now stand in the text by virtue of the Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 51

[^c14484821]: 1972 c. 70.

[^c14484831]: Words in s. 40(2) inserted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 7(1)(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14484841]: S. 40(3) applied (E.W.S.) by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 21(3)

[^c14484851]: S. 41 extended (11.3.1999) by S.I. 1999/787, art. 14

[^c19416711]: S. 42(1)-(4)(7) repealed (S.) (2.5.2007) by Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 9), ss. 5(1)(a), 17(2); S.S.I. 2007/25, art. 2(2)

[^c14484931]: S. 42(5) modified (S.) by S.I. 1986/1111, regs. 2, 97(1)

[^c14484941]: S. 42(5)(6) modified (11.3.1999) by S.I. 1999/787, art. 13(5), Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 3(1)(c) (which S.I. was revoked (21.11.2002 except for specified purposes) by S.I. 2002/2779, arts. 1, 2 (which S.I. was revoked (15.3.2007) by S.I. 2007/937, art. 2(a))) S. 42(5)(6) modified (21.11.2002 except for specified purposes) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/2779), arts. 1, 14(5), Sch. 5 para. 3(1)(c)(2) (which S.I. was revoked (15.3.2007) by S.I. 2007/937, art. 2(a)) S. 42(5)(6) modified (15.3.2007 except for specified purposes) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/937), arts. 1, 14(5), Sch. 5 para. 3(1)(c)

[^c14484951]: S. 42(6) modified (S.) by S.I. 1986/1111, regs. 2, 97(1)(2)

[^c14484971]: S. 42(6) modified (11.3.1999) by S.I. 1999/787, art. 13(5), Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 3(2) (which S.I. was revoked (21.11.2002 except for specified purposes) by S.I. 2002/2779, arts. 1, 2 (which S.I. was revoked (15.3.2007) by S.I. 2007/937, art. 2(a)))

[^c14485051]: S. 43 excluded (S.) (8.11.1994) by 1994 c. 39, ss. 5(2), 7(2); S.I. 1994/2850, art. 2, Sch. 1

[^c14485061]: S. 43(1)(1A) substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) for s. 43(1) by 1994 c. 39, ss. 6, 7(2); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(a), Sch. 1

[^c17916521]: Words in s. 43(1) substituted (S.) (retrospectively) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 4(3)(a)(6)(a)

[^c17916601]: S. 43(1B)-(1D) inserted (S.) (22.1.2002) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 2(1)

[^c17916621]: Words in s. 43(2)(b) inserted (S.) (22.1.2002) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 2(2)

[^c14485071]: ", or section 44(2)" repealed by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 28, Sch. 5

[^c14485081]: Words inserted by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 19(3)

[^c14485111]: 1973 c. 65.

[^c17916541]: Words in s. 43(2) substituted (S.) (retrospective to 8.11.1994) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 4(3)(b)(6)(b)

[^c14485121]: Words substituted by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 19(3)

[^c17916551]: Words in s. 43(3) inserted (S.) (retrospectively) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 4(3)(c)(i)(6)(a)

[^c17916561]: Word in s. 43(3) substituted (S.) (retrospectively) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 4(3)(c)(ii)(6)(a)

[^c17916571]: Word in s. 43(3) substituted (S.) (retrospective to 8.11.1994) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 4(3)(c)(iii)(6)(b)

[^c14485131]: S. 44 repealed by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), ss. 24, 28, Sch. 4 para. 9, Sch. 5

[^c14485141]: S. 45 applied (with modifications) (temp. from 6.4.1995 to 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 7 S. 45 applied (S.) (13.11.2002 except for specified purposes) by The Scottish Local Government Elections Rules 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/457), rules 1(2), 4, Sch. 2 rule 48(1) (which S.I. was revoked (17.2.2007) by S.S.I. 2007/42, art. 6(1) (subject to art. 6(2))

[^c19538861]: By The Scottish Local Government Elections Order 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/42), art. 5, it is provided that (S.) (17.2.2007 except for the purposes of any election to be held on or before 2.5.2007) the words "this Act, the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 and the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004" be substituted for the words "this Act and the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994"

[^c14485161]: Words in s. 46(1) inserted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 8 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14485271]: S. 47 applied (with modifications) (E.) (2.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1298, regs. 8(1), 10(4), Sch. 3 Table 2, Sch. 4 (subject to regs. 9-12, 15-17, 20, 25) S. 47 applied (with modifications) (W.) (24.3.2004) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/870), reg. 8, {Sch. 3 Table 2} (which S.I. was revoked (24.7.2008) by S.I. 2008/1848) S. 47 applied (with modifications) (W.) (24.3.2004) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/870), reg. 10, Sch. 4 (which S.I. was revoked by S.I. 2008/1848) S. 47 applied (with modifications) (23.7.2004) by The Regional Assembly and Local Government Referendums Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1962), art. 6(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 S. 47 applied (with modifications) (E.) (28.7.2007) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2089), regs. 8, 11, 13, {Sch. 4 Table 1}

[^c20058481]: S. 47 applied (with modifications) (W.) (24.7.2008) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Wales) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1848), reg. 8, {Sch. 4 para. 1 Table 1}

[^c14485281]: S. 47(1): functions of the Treasury under s. 47(1) transferred to the Secretary of State by S.I. 1991/1728, art.2. S. 47(1) applied (with modifications) (31.7.1997) by 1997 c. 61, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 13 Table 1

[^c14485291]: Words in s. 47(1) substituted (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 41, s. 158(1), Sch. 21 para. 6(4) (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)

[^c14485301]: 1972 c. 70.

[^c14485311]: 1973 c. 65.

[^c14485331]: Words inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 19(5)(6), Sch. 9 para. 1(7) and repealed by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237, Sch. 13 Pt. I

[^c14485341]: S. 48(3A) inserted (14.12.1999) by 1999 c. 29, s. 17, Sch. 3 para. 9 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3376, art. 2

[^c14485661]: S. 49 applied with modifications (N.I.) by S.I. 1986/2250, regs. 2, 3, 5, Sch. 1 Pt. I

[^c14485671]: S. 49 extended (N.I.) (with modifications) by Elected Authorities (Northern Ireland) Act 1989 (c. 3, SIF 42), ss. 2, 13(6), Sch. 1 Pt. I

[^c14485681]: S. 49 applied (E.W.S.) by S.I. 1986/2209, regs. 2, 3, 5(1)(6)–(8), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^c14485692]: S. 49 modified (17.2.1994) by S.I. 1994/342, regs. 2(2), 15(3), 16(3) S. 49 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (4.5.1996) by S.I. 1996/1220, art. 3(1)(5)-(8), Sch. 1 S. 49 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (4.5.1996) by S.I. 1998/1126, art. 6, Sch. 2 S. 49 applied (with modifications) (1.8.2001) by S.I. 2001/2599, art. 3, Sch. 1 (as substituted (10.2.2009) by S.I. 2009/256, arts. 1(2), 3, Sch. 1; and as amended (7.5.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 11(2); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3)))

[^c14485701]: S. 49(1)(2) repealed (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, ss. 8(a), 15(1), Sch. 1 para. 12(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^c14485721]: S. 49(3) repealed by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 28, Sch. 5

[^c14485731]: S. 49(2)–(5) modified (N.I.) by Elected Authorities (Northern Ireland) Act 1989 (c. 3, SIF 42), s. 13(5)(6)

[^c14485741]: S. 49(2)(4)(5) applied (with modifications) (31.7.1997) by 1997 c.61, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 13 Table 1

[^c14485751]: S. 49(4)(5) applied (with modifications) (E.) (2.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1298, regs. 8(1), 10(4), Sch. 3 Table 2 (subject to regs. 9-12, 15-17, 20, 25) S. 49(4)(5) applied (with modifications) (W.) (24.3.2004) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/870), reg. 8, {Sch. 3 Table 2} (which S.I. was revoked (24.7.2008) by S.I. 2008/1848) S. 49(4)(5) applied (with modifications) (23.7.2004) by The Regional Assembly and Local Government Referendums Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1962), art. 6(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2

[^c19663441]: S. 49(4)-(5) applied (with modifications) (E.) (28.7.2007) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2089), regs. 8, 11, 13, {Sch. 4 Table 1}

[^c20058511]: S. 49(4)(5) applied (with modifications) (W.) (24.7.2008) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Wales) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1848), reg. 8, {Sch. 4 para. 1 Table 1}

[^c19420951]: S. 49(4A) inserted (E.W.S.) (1.1.2007) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 10, 77, Sch. 1 para. 7; S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 paras. 1, 12(a) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 6, Sch. 2) (amendment extended to N.I. (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 2(2))

[^c14485761]: S. 49(5) substituted (6.8.1995) by S.I. 1995/1948, reg. 5(2), Sch. 2 paras. 5, 6

[^c14485811]: S. 50 applied (E.W.S.) by S.I. 1986/2209, regs. 2, 3, 5(1)(6)-(8), Sch. 1 Pt. I

[^c14485821]: S. 50 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) by S.I. 1986/2250, regs. 2, 3, 5, Sch. 1 Pt. I S. 50 applied (with modifications) (S.) by S.I. 1986/1111, regs. 2, 13(3)(4)(5), Sch. 3 Pt. I S. 50 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) by S.I. 1986/1081, regs. 2, 14(3)(4)(5), Sch. 3 Pt. I (which S.I. was revoked (23.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/294, reg. 3) S. 50 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) by S.I. 1986/1091, regs. 2, 14(3)(4)(5), Sch. 3 Pt. I S. 50 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (4.5.1996) by S.I. 1996/1220, art. 3(1)(5)-(8), Sch. 1 S. 50 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (25.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/1126, art. 6, Sch. 2 S. 50 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (16.2.2001) by S.I. 2001/341, reg. 13(4)(5), Sch. 4 Pt. I S. 50 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (16.2.2001) by S.I. 2001/400, reg. 13(3)(4), Sch. 4 Pt. I S. 50 applied (with modifications) (1.8.2001) by S.I. 2001/2599, art. 3, Sch. 1 (as substituted (10.2.2009) by S.I. 2009/256, arts. 1(2), 3, Sch. 1)

[^c14485831]: S. 50 extended (N.I.) (with modifications) by Elected Authorities (Northern Ireland) Act 1989 (c. 3, SIF 42), ss. 2, 13(6), Sch. 1 Pt. I

[^c14485841]: S. 50 modified (N.I.) by Elected Authorities (Northern Ireland) Act 1989 (c. 3, SIF 42), s. 13(5)(6) S. 50 applied (with modifications) (23.7.2004) by The Regional Assembly and Local Government Referendums Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1962), art. 6(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2

[^c20069021]: S. 50 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (1.7.2008) by The Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1741), reg. 14(3)(4), Sch. 4