Representation of the People Act 1983

[^key-db5859ff53862d872e6bba5af25e7926]: Words in s. 13CZA heading inserted (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 4(4); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(ii)

[^key-71a545354285d37ebb11be616ec24b12]: Sch. 1 rules 38(1A)(1B) substituted for Sch. 1 rule 38(1A) (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 19; S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(x) (with reg. 3(1))

[^key-c8c68c2babb3805bbce82d4c00656f7a]: Sch. 1 rules 39(2A)(2B) substituted for Sch. 1 rule 39(2A) (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 20; S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(x) (with reg. 3(1))

[^key-d6d33a664de65638123354c191a2895b]: Sch. 1 rule 40(1A)-(1AB) substituted for Sch. 1 rule 40(1A) (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 21(2); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(x) (with reg. 3(1))

[^key-4031697f3ef8e2b5e84cf08321b47243]: Words in Sch. 1 rule 40(1B) inserted (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 21(3); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(x) (with reg. 3(1))

[^key-ce6560cc52bdba98dea0941a57306ce3]: Words in Sch. 1 rule 40A heading substituted (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 23(a); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(x) (with reg. 3(1))

[^key-13b6b6644a62e3b35d0946f8618e350a]: Words in Sch. 1 rule 40A(2) inserted (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 23(b); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(x) (with reg. 3(1))

[^key-bee9db037b74e77c071dac994aa531b0]: Sch. 1 rule 54(2)(ba) inserted (E.W.S.) (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 27; S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(xiii) (with reg. 3(1))

[^key-77949a83f34abdce1cae466a1415ffd2]: Sch. 1 rule 55(1)(cb) inserted (E.W.S.) (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 28; S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(xiii) (with reg. 3(1))

[^key-538bf0153de37e8eb7b87e8a5df1373f]: Sch. 1 rule 56(1A) inserted (E.W.S.) (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 29; S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(xiii) (with reg. 3(1))

[^key-2b913eda302c3a4cf526a0202c14aba1]: Sch. 1 rule 57(2)(ba) inserted (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 31; S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(xiii) (with reg. 3(1))

[^M_C_6c44c372-199a-4bf7-d9fb-c2ea9bd53f0c]: S. 61 applied (with modifications) (E.) (9.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/323), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 (as amended (16.1.2023) by S.I. 2022/1382, regs. 1(3), 49(2) (with reg. 1(6)(7)) and (31.10.2023) by S.I. 2023/1147, regs. 1(2), 15(5)(a))

[^key-607314048bb1fa1119b36d740aafb5aa]: S. 13CZA(1) substituted (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 4(2); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(ii)

[^key-5dc4cb4055004304eaf84e3de7e4d653]: S. 13CZA(5)(6) substituted for s. 13CZA(5) (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 4(3); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(ii)

[^key-8eb5fd9f38fee6ccdf6be5a1e34c4a8a]: S. 61(6ZA)(6ZB) inserted (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(3); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(iii) (with reg. 3(1))

[^key-00e9d1f45944f3c464db6609181c03ba]: Words in s. 61(6) inserted (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(2); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(iii) (with reg. 3(1))

[^key-7479be36099839d96bfe308d89d992d7]: Sch. 1 rule 40B applied (16.1.2023) by The Voter Identification Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1382), regs. 1(3), 33 (with reg. 1(6)(7))

[^key-dfc6b72c21ddf37fcd33ab342f66859d]: Sch. 1 rule 38 applied (with modifications) (16.1.2023) by S.I. 2001/2599, Sch. 1 (as amended by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 6 para. 43; S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(f)(xii) (with reg. 3(1)))

[^key-43b498b44f47209636422c3216ce2433]: Sch. 2 para. 3ZB inserted (6.2.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 7 para. 4(2) (with Sch. 7 para. 13); S.I. 2023/115, reg. 2(c)(ii)

[^key-04032b114dd6147817445e85d6d9aa0e]: Sch. 2 paras. 12ZA, 12ZB inserted (6.2.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 5(5), 67(1); S.I. 2023/115, reg. 2(a)

[^key-f7116d875804443492ecc332d773389b]: Sch. 2 para. 4(3) inserted (6.2.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 7 para. 4(3) (with Sch. 7 para. 13); S.I. 2023/115, reg. 2(c)(ii)

[^key-8ec8f2adc452ad9a0d652537729c8b3f]: Sch. 2 para. 5(1AA) inserted (6.2.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 7 para. 4(4) (with Sch. 7 para. 13); S.I. 2023/115, reg. 2(c)(ii)

[^key-90d2f8f0d3d7852786cbdf1888e81558]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 13(1ZD)(a)(i) omitted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by virtue of The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 5(2)

[^key-522f22abd55caa502826d30e1aa5d8a3]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 13(1ZD)(a)(ii) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 5(3)

[^key-55b7229dfb2a34e90d071e7eae59ca6c]: Sch. 2 para. 13(1ZD)(a)(iii) inserted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 5(4)

[^V_S_615c3e76-9512-a263-deee-c46010926cd6]: Words in s. 2(1)(d) inserted (S.) (25.7.2015) by Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Act 2015 (asp 7), ss. 1(1)(a), 21 (with s. 1(2))

[^V_S_31b31ab8-6728-356a-e9e4-5e157cf3c6be]: Word in s. 2(2) repealed (S.) (29.9.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 5(2)(a), 35; S.S.I. 2021/311, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 3)

[^V_S_82429b41-165f-bdac-af1b-95dcf163d012]: S. 2(2)(c) and word inserted (S.) (29.9.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 5(2)(b), 35; S.S.I. 2021/311, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 3)

[^V_S_8a9c3a91-b6c6-b616-65d1-397eb56acd80]: Words in s. 2(1)(c) inserted (S.) (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 1(2)(a), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^V_S_1ea7daff-a720-e9d6-81a3-0c59ee77f40e]: S. 2(1)(c)(ii) inserted (S.) (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 1(2)(b), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^V_S_b5c1f4f7-6219-bc94-3e1c-9269ab02cbc3]: S. 2 substituted (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, s. 1(1); S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^V_S_ecd4e0e4-8b20-c259-3c29-337d97bb4eb8]: S. 2(1A) inserted (S.) (25.7.2015) by Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Act 2015 (asp 7), ss. 1(1)(b), 21 (with s. 1(2))

[^V_S_d6d84d53-4186-bebc-b8f3-8d6f7e86c3e2]: S. 4(6) modified (E.W.S.) (27.3.2013) by The Electoral Registration (Postponement of 2013 Annual Canvass) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/794), arts. 1(1), 2(4)

[^V_S_d9bee450-4233-1b1e-7a1e-8f235965daaf]: S. 4(5A) inserted (E.W.S.) (1.1.2007) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 10, 77, Sch. 1 para. 3; S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 paras. 1, 12(a) (subject to transitional provisions and savings 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))

[^V_S_c0fcdbd8-4f8f-3ec6-e09b-6bc3c74aeeb5]: 1985 c. 50.

[^V_S_9dc8c051-1d84-1d86-296b-16da18cbdac2]: S. 4(5B)(5C) inserted (S.) (1.10.2020) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 8(3), 35; S.S.I. 2020/278, reg. 2, sch.

[^V_S_dae763e0-68d9-8ae5-df96-d9332582f483]: Words in s. 4(5) inserted (S.) (1.10.2020) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 8(2), 35; S.S.I. 2020/278, reg. 2, sch.

[^V_S_558b4857-1018-2707-06a9-bfe9624ca2ab]: 1971 c. 77.

[^V_S_14db6fbc-a5c1-11d1-2b84-8a9ceaf5514b]: S. 4(3)(c)(ii) inserted (S.) (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 1(3)(b), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^V_S_f1312644-5414-bdb1-965d-15d6b62f78bb]: S. 4(2) repealed (1.10.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 14(1)(a)(i), 28; S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(2)(a)

[^V_S_a8409dc6-8858-8050-f36a-436528ab3c71]: Words in s. 4(3)(c) inserted (S.) (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 1(3)(a), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^V_S_9e3f08d8-8479-1281-3f92-2a3274f345c4]: S. 4 and preceding cross-heading substituted for s. 4 (29.1.2001 for specified purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, s. 1(2); S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^V_S_398f2e35-19ef-987e-ee6d-8ca56c493bc4]: S. 15(2)(a) modified (E.W.S.) (1.1.2007) by The Service Voters' Registration Period Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3406), art. 2

[^V_S_2794a2c3-e446-4f36-8297-b1c7f3f713b4]: Ss. 15-17 applied (with modifications) (17.2.1994) by S.I. 1994/342, regs. 1(2)(3), 2(2), 13(3)

[^V_S_2569ec23-7711-c65e-77a1-191cbd96c4a6]: S. 15(2)(3) substituted (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) for s. 15(2)-(4) by 2000 c. 2, s. 8(a), Sch. 1 para. 8(2); S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^V_S_34950866-ac97-809a-4158-e150a4a255ad]: S. 15(2)(a) modified (19.3.2010) by The Service Voters Registration Period Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/882), arts. 1(2), 2

[^V_S_f4d24283-22d1-e668-a1d2-d82e87ae6c6b]: S. 15 applied (with modifications) (S.) (8.8.2013) by Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Act 2013 (asp 13), ss. 6, 13(1), sch. 1 Pts. 1, 2 (with s. 13(2))

[^V_S_d0ff548c-33ab-2c53-1e5b-6dd99bf9286e]: S. 15(3A)-(3C) inserted (S.) (25.7.2015) by Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Act 2015 (asp 7), ss. 9(3)(a), 21

[^V_S_ed32e14f-8f32-2f94-174c-dc4df1ea7bb8]: S. 15(2)(ab) inserted (10.6.2014 for E.W., 15.9.2014 for N.I., 19.9.2014 for S.) by Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (c. 6), s. 27(1), Sch. 4 para. 15 (with Sch. 5); S.I. 2014/414, art. 5(m); S.I. 2014/2439, art. 2(l)

[^V_S_c36d7adb-6f44-a18b-6d45-a9fc3d11fd56]: S. 15(5A)-(5C) inserted (S.) (25.7.2015) by Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Act 2015 (asp 7), ss. 9(3)(b), 21

[^V_S_ca358e16-ab96-f783-bbea-457f460ac182]: Words in s. 15(7) repealed (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, ss. 8(a), 15(2), Sch. 1 para. 8(3), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^V_S_bfad54dd-6974-1193-6fd2-eb90347c77fa]: Words in s. 15(5)(a) inserted (6.8.1995) by S.I. 1995/1948, regs. 1(2), 5(2), Sch. 2 paras. 4(b), 6

[^V_S_3b6d5068-28e2-c8bf-9b5f-154b6dfe5807]: S. 15(5B)(aa) inserted (S.) (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 1(5), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^V_S_a8a15b36-c8f0-21eb-c0e5-7c6bd8062d87]: S. 15(2)(aa) inserted (1.1.2007 for E.W.S. and 14.5.2008 for N.I.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 12(7), 77; S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(a) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 6, Sch. 2); S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2, 3

[^V_S_ce20f256-5d8e-de4b-6a99-c87ef3ff7a4e]: S. 15(8) inserted (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, s. 8(a), Sch. 1 para. 8(4); S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^V_S_91cf7b2f-ff84-7d1d-0c1e-828444937966]: S. 15(9)-(12) inserted (1.1.2007 for E.W.S. and 14.5.2008 for N.I.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 13(1), 77; S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(b) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 6, Sch. 2); S.I. 2008/1316, arts 2, 3

[^M_E_09cdc894-e6a5-496a-8b0f-b1e18d019f3e]: S. 9B: the extent of this provision is changed to E.W.S.N.I. at 15.9.2014 as a result of its extension to N.I. by S.I. 2014/1116, art. 2(1)

[^M_E_c49a2287-4ca9-49ba-de8e-5fa04e187ab0]: S. 9C: the extent of this provision is changed to E.W.S.N.I. at 15.9.2014 as a result of its extension to N.I. by S.I. 2014/1116, art. 2(1)

[^c14485151]: 1973 c. 65.

[^V_S_7a1fc493-c44d-c82f-0320-5774caca6340]: S. 7B extended (S.) (8.8.2013) by Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Act 2013 (asp 13), ss. 7, 13(1) (with s. 13(2))

[^V_S_e7841941-bb95-392a-43b8-e48b8c116b2e]: S. 7B applied (with modifications) (9.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1184, reg. 9, Sch. Pt. I (as substituted (17.3.2009) by S.I. 2009/726, regs. 1(1), 2(3)(4), Sch.)

[^V_S_cd0e725c-9063-ac42-d06a-64f27d5c0bc4]: S. 7B extended (2.8.2019) by The Representation of the People Act 1983 Remedial (Scotland) Order 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/261), arts. 1, 6(2) (with art. 6(4))

[^V_S_645452f0-47f4-c8ee-cda2-fed19940f2be]: S. 7B(7B)(ab) inserted (S.) (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 1(4)(b), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^V_S_bd8b57a9-3183-7248-6c9e-5bc5b568a7ff]: 1998 c. 46.

[^V_S_508bb96f-9633-e5c8-8221-602b32d01917]: Words in s. 7B(6)(b) substituted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), arts. 1, 3, Sch. 1 para. 17

[^V_S_a1cdeb86-9a26-a0b9-4dea-db748b8be194]: S. 7B applied (with modifications) (S.) (8.8.2013) by Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Act 2013 (asp 13), ss. 6, 13(1), sch. 1 Pts. 1, 2 (with s. 13(2))

[^V_S_99bb5ee9-833c-bb76-efc9-2b19d8b3d04c]: Ss. 7B, 7C inserted (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, s. 6; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^V_S_3eabd43d-10fe-c739-eb1e-ddad912e4310]: S. 7B(2A)-(2C) inserted (S.) (25.7.2015) by Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Act 2015 (asp 7), ss. 8(2), 21

[^V_S_97fb0c2e-9a31-c10e-9639-44b01524884d]: Words in s. 7B(3)(e) inserted (S.) (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 1(4)(a)(i), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^V_S_2827ca18-ab44-c92a-5677-61534aa2f8e1]: S. 7B(7B)(aa) inserted (S.) (2.4.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), s. 8(2)(c)

[^V_S_d0d33b11-88f8-05fa-796f-39f8babfce15]: S. 7B(7A)-(7C) inserted (S.) (25.7.2015) by Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Act 2015 (asp 7), ss. 8(4), 21

[^V_S_1245ad1c-d252-dc6e-e26f-2b4e53919536]: S. 7B(4)(d) inserted (S.) (2.4.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), s. 8(2)(b)

[^V_S_67de090d-63b3-8d15-3374-16e558bf226f]: S. 7B(5) repealed (1.10.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 14(1)(a)(ii), 28; S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(2)(a)

[^V_S_a3b99628-ae92-8c32-79cd-7cb3b6f74e96]: S. 7B(2D) inserted (S.) (2.4.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), s. 8(2)(a)

[^V_S_28bbd640-e43a-2f40-60ae-1b5eb9501ce2]: S. 7B(4)(c) inserted (S.) (25.7.2015) by Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Act 2015 (asp 7), ss. 8(3), 21

[^V_S_db9c7008-13ba-ab7e-5956-2c3bd8e3ebbd]: Words in s. 7B(3)(e) inserted (S.) (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 1(4)(a)(ii), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^M_E_dc502cb4-1c99-431f-808c-3e49eaa80381]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^M_E_a7ee60bf-61c5-40ef-b0fd-47ea72cf49cb]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Northern Ireland only

[^M_C_72748c2f-2114-43f0-b9d0-7d247abb7cc1]: Sch. 1 modified (S.) by The Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 1986 (S.I. 1986/1111), regs. 2, 95, 96, 98 (as amended (16.1.2023) by The Voter Identification Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1382), regs. 1(3), 36 (with reg. 1(6)(7)))

[^key-e740256eeb40b9defdc6371879576684]: S. 61(4) restricted (31.10.2023) by The Elections Act 2022 (Commencement No. 9, Transitional and Savings Provisions and Appointed and Specified Days) and Ballot Secrecy Act 2023 (Commencement) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1145), Sch. para. 4

[^key-de9f3a2d52b412abb75fcb6390e2f05a]: S. 61(1A) inserted (31.10.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(2); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 2(f)(ii)

[^key-d7c572f531248031577d488446318c12]: Words in s. 202(1) inserted (31.10.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 3; S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 2(f)(iii)

[^key-64cd863c7954dee8b9278da8573cebd4]: Act applied (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 11 paras. 1(3), 4(3); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(l)

[^key-862582400455f3255bb94ab4e299a5a9]: S. 115 excluded (1.11.2023) by S.I. 1987/1, rule 6(ea)(ii) (as inserted by The Local Government and Greater London Authority Elections (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1066), regs. 1(3), 2(3))

[^key-e819da160f40ff93c17a4b182cf6efbe]: S. 114A inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 8(1), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(a)

[^key-f14d771579de4f1f187d3dcb58950378]: Words in s. 115 heading inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 8(2)(c), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(a)

[^key-55f60e0f5b44c3c14f0cad6fa5a797d4]: Sch. 1 rule 6(6) inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 11(2)(b), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(b) (with Sch. para. 1(2))

[^key-0cbd900f60a807167a82871e089b1200]: Sch. 1 Appendix of Forms, Form of nomination paper, Note 2A substituted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 10(4), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(b) (with Sch. para. 1(2))

[^key-deff2b3f204ab14b5456db07b591d6bb]: Sch. 1 Appendix of Forms, Form of Front of Ballot Paper: the words "(address in [relevant area])” substituted for the address after "Catherine Angelina Smith" (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 11(3), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(b) (with Sch. para. 1(2))

[^key-c067424c5f721bfd6210ff86e2555461]: Sch. 1 rule 6(2A) substituted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 10(2), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(b) (with Sch. para. 1(2))

[^key-0ed916234a9c78aa33129c189ef80455]: Words in Sch. 1 rule 6(5)(b) substituted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 11(2)(a), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(b) (with Sch. para. 1(2))

[^key-013ba93cdf631cf94f95390d78607216]: Words in Sch. 1 rule 12(2)(c) inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 10 para. 4; S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(k) (with Sch. para. 1(1))

[^key-40a6f53f2bb65f900bedf99da58bb336]: Words in Sch. 1 rule 14(2A) substituted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 10(3)(a), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(b) (with Sch. para. 1(2))

[^key-374157102d4c1eb60f188d99c1b67b52]: Words in Sch. 1 rule 14(2A) substituted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 10(3)(b), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(b) (with Sch. para. 1(2))

[^key-6b0fbc9c2659f1f9ac6cec1a1e6442dd]: Words in s. 115(1) inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 8(2)(a), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(a)

[^key-465ca8acd2c6d80b880f70db10e90814]: Words in s. 115(2) inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 8(2)(b), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(a)

[^key-f53d18b61bd8f4634455f6e8960e42eb]: S. 115 applied (with modifications) (E.) (9.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums)(England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/323), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 (as amended (1.11.2023) by The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1141), regs. 1(2), 5(b))

[^key-951db5271cd20408c377a865b249ea3a]: S. 115 applied (with modifications) (E.) (18.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/444), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 (with reg. 27) (as amended (1.11.2023) by The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1141), regs. 1(2), 6(b))

[^key-bdeb2a7c822f910efdf4f8ea28fad18d]: S. 115 applied (with modifications) (3.8.2012) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2031), regs. 1, 8, 12, 13, Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (as amended (1.11.2023) by The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1141), regs. 1(2), 7(2)(b))

[^key-bf1d3a1e1634c3c5f08defd1a51fb0bf]: S. 115 applied (with modifications) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2031), reg. 17, Sch. 8 Table 1 (as inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2013) by S.I. 2013/798, regs. 1, 7, Sch. 3) (as amended (1.11.2023) by The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1141), regs. 1(2), 7(3)(b))

[^key-0fed3bdb4b8dbbc84ad6a3a1490ba6ea]: S. 160(4B)(4C) inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(2)(a); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(g) (with Sch. paras. 9(2)(4))

[^key-23c79340d8a710a76526c28e6273aa39]: Words in s. 160(5) substituted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(2)(b); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(g)

[^key-6cfd2a59f377d68f70b79e09202c1398]: S. 173(2A) inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(3)(a); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(g) (with Sch. paras. 9(2)(4))

[^key-4bac3fcd7d8501c35b920ba3c58f1be3]: Words in s. 173(3) substituted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(3)(b); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(g)

[^key-ee0e6a9f79bdd999c76f85b63969ca26]: Words in s. 173(4) inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(3)(c); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(g)

[^key-174de6803d43673bd907fa2508676055]: S. 173(7A) inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(3)(d); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(g) (with Sch. paras. 9(2)(4))

[^key-2d4947125c9dc66b919818908085ee73]: Words in s. 173(8) substituted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(3)(e); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(g)

[^key-47ae2b8b9abcf24acb6baa7014994868]: S. 173(9A) inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(3)(f); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(g)

[^M_C_9d0ffed6-121b-4db2-c526-a2b37485ce56]: S. 114A applied (with modifications) (1.11.2023) by S.I. 1987/1, rule 6(ea)(i) (as inserted by The Local Government and Greater London Authority Elections (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1066), regs. 1(3), 2(3))

[^M_C_1c2e02b5-f6dd-4ffe-fb51-004e8598a28e]: S. 114A excluded (1.11.2023) by S.I. 1987/1, rule 6(eb) (as inserted by The Local Government and Greater London Authority Elections (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1066), regs. 1(3), 2(3))

[^M_C_1392568f-511f-4211-d0d1-208c6f904348]: S. 114A applied (with modifications) (1.11.2023) by S.I. 2012/323, Sch. 4 Table 1 (as amended by The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 1123/1141), regs. 1(2), 5(b))

[^M_C_7c43474a-7cae-4f65-ff15-4c49e6c61faa]: S. 114A applied (with modifications) (1.11.2023) by S.I. 2012/444, Sch. 4 Table 1 (as amended by The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 1123/1141), regs. 1(2), 6(b))

[^M_C_718f043e-3f91-4145-8d16-557f81e8a09d]: S. 114A applied (with modifications) (1.11.2023) by S.I. 2012/2031, Sch. 4 Pt. 1 Table 1 (as amended by The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 1123/1141), regs. 1(2), 7(2)(b))

[^M_C_7366eb0d-37ea-4f9c-e6f7-7b06d74765d5]: S. 114A applied (with modifications) (1.11.2023) by S.I. 2012/2031, Sch. 8 Table 1 (as amended by The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 1123/1141), regs. 1(2), 7(3)(b))

[^M_C_b4c00615-92ce-48c0-ef8f-c0c7b42fb14c]: S. 114A applied (with modifications) (1.11.2023) by S.I. 2001/2599, Sch. 1 (as amended by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 6 para. 38; S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(h)(vi))

[^key-d21e6b56ba096f67c3ec9f9198264790]: Sum in s. 76(2)(a)(i) substituted (21.11.2023) by The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses, Expenditure Limits and Donation etc. Thresholds) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1235), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(a)(i)

[^key-81364d487e12fed6aa407eb5a488d96f]: Sum in s. 76(2)(a)(i) substituted (21.11.2023) by The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses, Expenditure Limits and Donation etc. Thresholds) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1235), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(a)(ii)

[^key-c72e77804ee88f60c541385bac265bf2]: Sum in s. 76(2)(a)(ii) substituted (21.11.2023) by The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses, Expenditure Limits and Donation etc. Thresholds) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1235), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(b)(i)

[^key-cb5e4a9dea439ca67cdcfa6856c40d4f]: Sum in s. 76(2)(a)(ii) substituted (21.11.2023) by The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses, Expenditure Limits and Donation etc. Thresholds) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1235), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(b)(ii)

[^key-350b87d024ab8379144a9d2110466dc2]: Sum in s. 76(2)(aa) substituted (21.11.2023) by The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses, Expenditure Limits and Donation etc. Thresholds) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1235), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(c)

[^M_F_6b27f00f-b975-4439-eec0-e359a9849432]: Sum in s. 76(2)(b)(ib) substituted (21.11.2023) by The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses, Expenditure Limits and Donation etc. Thresholds) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1235), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(d)(i)

[^M_F_5ee091e0-050f-4db6-d7bb-a5b44f0bf6d6]: Sum in s. 76(2)(b)(ib) substituted (21.11.2023) by The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses, Expenditure Limits and Donation etc. Thresholds) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1235), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(d)(ii)

[^key-9e0055b43aa88f81c55ebb8bf51bb69e]: Sum in s. 76ZA(2)(a) substituted (21.11.2023) by The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses, Expenditure Limits and Donation etc. Thresholds) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1235), arts. 1(2), 2(3)(a)(i)

[^key-9c9d993404bfb186283819100ee43c39]: Sum in s. 76ZA(2)(a) substituted (21.11.2023) by The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses, Expenditure Limits and Donation etc. Thresholds) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1235), arts. 1(2), 2(3)(a)(ii)

[^key-57a612ce02295c13cd557cf0b8969156]: Sum in s. 76ZA(2)(b) substituted (21.11.2023) by The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses, Expenditure Limits and Donation etc. Thresholds) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1235), arts. 1(2), 2(3)(b)(i)

[^key-2320533f70377204e3c82d6fd07db5c5]: Sum in s. 76ZA(2)(b) substituted (21.11.2023) by The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses, Expenditure Limits and Donation etc. Thresholds) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1235), arts. 1(2), 2(3)(b)(ii)

[^key-24a75ebd4c895ec484e55efd3d1db54a]: S. 112A inserted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 4(2), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 3)

[^key-fede9b488254cbe6eb63cc91af778fec]: Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (4.3.2016) by The Recall of MPs Act 2015 (Recall Petition) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/295), reg. 1, Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 4 para. 2) (as amended (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 10(23))

[^key-e451bed704fc1aa3e3b3c229740cb118]: Sch. 1 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. 8, Sch. 2 (as amended (22.5.2014) by S.I. 2014/920, regs. 1(1), 2(7), 3-6; (7.5.2015) by S.I. 2015/654, regs. 1(1), 2); (16.1.2023) by The Voter Identification Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1382), regs. 1(3), 37 (with reg. 1(6)(7)) and (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 4)

[^key-7c23c260d71b601dad97cdd0bad80d47]: Words in Sch. 1 rule 31(1)(a) substituted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 7(6)(a), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)

[^key-6c80517fd792d949a25d7d1133e80eda]: Sch. 1 rule 31(1A) inserted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 7(6)(b), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)