LegalizeRepresentation of the People Act 1985
An Act to amend the law relating to parliamentary elections in the United Kingdom and local government elections in Great Britain, to provide for combining polls taken on the same date at such elections and elections to the Assembly of the European Communities, to extend the franchise at elections to that Assembly, to amend the law relating to the effect of the demise of the Crown on the summoning and duration of a new Parliament and to repeal section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act 1918.
S. 15(5) extended (10.4.2001) by 2001 c. 7, s. 4, Sch. para. 32
S. 15(5) extended (Gibraltar) (18.9.2003) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), ss. 127(1), 128, Sch. 7 para. 7(2)
S. 18(1) repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XI
Words in s. 19(6)(b) repealed (1.1.2007) repealed by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 10, 11, 18, 20, 47, 61, 74, 77, Sch. 1 para. 53, Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 paras. 12(c), 13(c) (subject to art. 6 and with Sch. 2)
S. 21: 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 Table D12
Words in s. 21(2)(b) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 74(2)(a) (with s. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 para. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2
Words in s. 21(2)(b) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6)(8), Sch. 16 para. 74(1), Sch. 18 (with s. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 para. 22(1), 23(2); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2
S. 22 substituted (21.12.1993) by 1993 c. 38, ss. 35(5), 36(1)
S. 27 applied with modifications (N.I.) by S.I. 1986/2250, regs. 2, 3, 5, Sch. 1 Pt. III
S. 27 applied with modifications (E.W.S.) by S.I. 1986/2209, regs. 2, 3, 5(1)(6)–(8), Sch. 1 Pt. II
S. 27 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (4.5.1996) by S.I. 1996/1220, art.3(1)(a)(b)(5)-(8), Sch. 1 S. 27 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (25.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/1126, art.6(1) Sch. 2 S. 27 applied (with modifications) (22.5.1998) by S.I. 1998/1287, art. 3(1)(3), Sch. 1
S. 27 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(1)(2), Sch. 1)
Definition of “the assembly” repealed by European Communities (Amendment) Act 1986 (c. 58, SIF 29:5), ss. 3(1), 4(3), Sch.
Words in s. 27(2) substituted (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(1), Sch. 6 para. 18(a); S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
Words in s. 27(2) substituted (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(1), Sch. 6 para. 18(b); S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
S. 27(2A) repealed (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 5
S. 29(2) power of appointment conferred by s. 29(2) fully exercised: S.I. 1985/1185, 1986/639, 1080, 1987/207
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(6) substituted (1.7.2008) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 10, 11, 18, 20, 47, 61, 74, Sch. 1 para. 135(2); S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(3), 5(f)(iv)
Sch. 1 para. 7(2) repealed (1.7.2008) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 10, 11, 18, 20, 47, 61, 74, 77, Sch. 1 para. 135(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(3), 5(f)(iv)(g)(ii)
Sch. 1 applied with modifications (N.I.) by S.I. 1986/2250, regs. 2, 3, 5, Sch. 1 Pt. III
Sch. 2 para. 5 repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
Sch. 2 Pt. II applied with modifications (N.I.) by S.I. 1986/2250, regs. 2, 3, 5, Sch. 1 Pt. III
Sch. 2 Pt. II applied with modifications (E.W.S.) by S.I. 1986/2209, regs. 2, 3, 5(1)(6)–(8), Sch. 1 Pt. II
Sch. 2 Pt. II repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
5 & 6 Eliz. 2 c.x.
Sch. 3 para. 1 repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
Sch. 3 para. 6 repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 41, s. 158(2), Sch. 22 (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)
Sch. 3 para. 7 repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 41, s. 158(2), Sch. 22 (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)
Sch. 3 para. 11 repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
Sch. 4 para. 2 repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
Sch. 4 para. 3 repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
Sch. 4 para. 13(a) repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
Sch. 4 para. 17 repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
Sch. 4 para. 18 repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
Sch. 4 para. 34 applied (N.I.) by S.I. 1986/2250, regs. 2, 3, 5, Sch. 1 Pt. III
Sch. 4 para. 34 applied (E.W.S.) by S.I. 1986/2209, regs. 2, 3, 5(1)(6)–(8), Sch. 1 Pt. II
Sch. 4 para. 35 repealed (1.7.2001) by 2000 c. 41, s. 158(2), Sch. 22 (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 3
Words inserted (S.) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 36:1, 39:1), ss. 23, 59(1), Sch. 2 para. 32
50 & 51 Vict. c. xiii
Sch. 4 para. 78 repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
Schedule 4 para. 85(a) repealed (21.12.1993) by 1993 c. 38, s. 35(1), Sch. 2.
S. 1(3)(4)(b) modified (8.4.2010) by Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25), ss. 42(7), 52
Act: certain functions made exercisable concurrently (18.8.2010) by Lord President of the Council Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1837), arts. 1(2), 3
Act: power to apply or incorporate (with modifications) conferred (15.9.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 58(1)-(3)(7)
S. 15(3A) inserted (15.9.2011) by Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 (c. 14), s. 7(2), Sch. para. 15(2) (with s. 6)
S. 15(5B) inserted (15.9.2011) by Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 (c. 14), s. 7(2), Sch. para. 15(3) (with s. 6)
S. 20 substituted (15.9.2011) by Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 (c. 14), s. 7(2), Sch. para. 16 (with s. 6)
Act: power to apply or incorporate (with modifications) conferred (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 54(2)-(5), 157(1); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(b)
S. 15 applied (with modifications) (25.7.2012) by The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 1 (as amended: (31.1.2017) by S.I. 2017/67, reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 8(3); (1.11.2022) by S.I. 2022/885, reg. 4; and (7.2.2024) by S.I. 2024/131, regs. 1(3), 22(3))
S. 16 repealed (2.4.2013) by Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (c. 6), ss. 15(1), 27(1); S.I. 2013/702, art. 3(b)
Words in s. 29(5) substituted (2.4.2013) by Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (c. 6), ss. 15(2), 27(1); S.I. 2013/702, art. 3(b)
S. 1(3)(4)(b) modified (14.5.2014) by House of Lords Reform Act 2014 (c. 24), ss. 4(6), 7(3)
S. 1(4)(b) modified (14.5.2014) by House of Lords Reform Act 2014 (c. 24), ss. 4(6), 7(3)
S. 5(5AA) inserted (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 5(2)
S. 6(2)(za) inserted (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 5(3)(a)
S. 6(4)(ba) inserted (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 5(3)(b)
S. 7(4A) inserted (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 5(4)
S. 9(1A) inserted (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 5(5)(a)
S. 9(9A)(9B) inserted (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 5(5)(d)
S. 9(4)(c) inserted (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 5(5)(b)
Word in s. 9(4)(b) inserted (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 5(5)(b)
S. 9(11)(ba) inserted (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 5(5)(e)
S. 9(7)(c) inserted (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 5(5)(c)
Word in s. 9(7)(b) inserted (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 5(5)(c)
S. 2(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. 21 (with Sch. 5); S.I. 2014/414, art. 5(m); S.I. 2014/2439, art. 2(l)
S. 2(3A) inserted (1.10.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c.22), s. 15(1)(a); S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(2)(b)
Ss. 2(9)(10) inserted (1.10.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c.22), s. 15(1)(b); S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(2)(b)
Act: functions transferred (22.6.2015) by The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1376), arts. 1(2), 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 9)
S. 25(1) repealed (1.7.2008) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), s. 77(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(3), 5(g)
Sch. 4 para. 86 repealed (E.W.S.) (1.7.2008) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), s. 77(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(3), 5(g)
Act: functions transferred (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), arts. 1(2), 3(1), Sch. 1(b) (with arts. 3(2), 6, 12)
Act: power to apply (with modifications) conferred by 1998 c. 46, s. 12(4)(5) (as substituted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 4(1), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(b))
S. 15(5C) inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 4(2), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(b)
S. 15(5D) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 5(2), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(b)
Words in s. 6(1)(bb) inserted (31.5.2018) by The Representation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/699), regs. 1(2), 3(2)(a)
S. 6(1)(bba) inserted (31.5.2018) by The Representation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/699), regs. 1(2), 3(2)(b)
S. 6(1ZA) inserted (31.5.2018) by The Representation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/699), regs. 1(2), 3(3)
Words in s. 7(1)(bb) inserted (31.5.2018) by The Representation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/699), regs. 1(2), 3(5)(a)
S. 7(1)(bba) inserted (31.5.2018) by The Representation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/699), regs. 1(2), 3(5)(b)
S. 7(1ZA) inserted (31.5.2018) by The Representation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/699), regs. 1(2), 3(6)
Words in s. 6(8) substituted (6.7.2020) by The Representation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/581), regs. 1(2), 9(3)
Words in s. 7(7) substituted (6.7.2020) by The Representation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/581), regs. 1(2), 10(3)
S. 3 repealed (31.12.2020) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
Words in s. 15(3) repealed (31.12.2020) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
S. 15(1)(a) repealed (31.12.2020) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
S. 15(1)(c) repealed (31.12.2020) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
Words in s. 27 repealed (31.12.2020) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
Act applied (with modifications) (27.3.2007) by The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1024), reg. 3, Sch. 2 (as amended (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1310, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 7)
Act applied (with modifications) (31.1.2017) by The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/67), art. 3(2)-(4), Sch. 2 (as amended: (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1310, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 14; and (7.2.2024) by S.I. 2024/131, regs. 1(3), 12(3)
Words in s. 15 heading repealed (31.12.2020) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
S. 15 applied (with modifications) (9.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/323), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 Table 2 (as amended (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1310, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 10 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2)))
S. 15 applied (with modifications) (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 Table 2 (with reg. 27) (as amended (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1310, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 11 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2)))
S. 15 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 Table 2 (as amended (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1310, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 13 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2)))
Word in s. 15(1) repealed (31.12.2020) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
S. 15(5A) repealed (31.12.2020) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
Words in s. 15(2) inserted (20.3.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(3)(f), Sch. 2 para. 3
S. 27(2ZA) omitted (8.12.2021) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1265), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 4 (with art. 12)
S. 20(3A)(3B) inserted (24.3.2022) by Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 (c. 11), s. 6(3), Sch. para. 9(4)
S. 20(6A) inserted (24.3.2022) by Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 (c. 11), s. 6(3), Sch. para. 9(6)
Words in s. 20(1) inserted (24.3.2022) by Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 (c. 11), s. 6(3), Sch. para. 9(2)(a)
Words in s. 20(1) omitted (24.3.2022) by virtue of Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 (c. 11), s. 6(3), Sch. para. 9(2)(b)
Word in s. 20(2) substituted (24.3.2022) by Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 (c. 11), s. 6(3), Sch. para. 9(3)(a)
S. 20(4) omitted (24.3.2022) by virtue of Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 (c. 11), s. 6(3), Sch. para. 9(5)
Words in s. 20(7) substituted (24.3.2022) by Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 (c. 11), s. 6(3), Sch. para. 9(7)
Words in s. 20(2) substituted for s. 20(2)(a)(b) (24.3.2022) by Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 (c. 11), s. 6(3), Sch. para. 9(3)(b)
Ss. 1-1E substituted for ss. 1, 2 (6.2.2023 for specified purposes) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 14(1), 67(1); S.I. 2023/115, reg. 2(b)(i)
S. 8 applied (with modifications) (31.10.2023) by S.I. 2001/2599, Sch. 1 (as amended by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 6 para. 45; S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 2(g)(viii))
S. 8(2A) inserted (31.10.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 6(2); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 2(f)(iv)
S. 8(7A) inserted (31.10.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 6(5); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 2(f)(iv)
S. 8(3)(b) omitted (31.10.2023) by virtue of Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 6(3)(b); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 2(f)(iv)
Word in s. 8(3)(a) omitted (31.10.2023) by virtue of Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 6(3)(a); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 2(f)(iv)
S. 12(1A) inserted (16.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 7 para. 5(b) (with Sch. 7 para. 13); S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 2
Words in s. 12(1) substituted (16.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 7 para. 5(a) (with Sch. 7 para. 13); S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 2
S. 8(5)-(5B) substituted for s. 8(5) (31.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 6(4); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(d)(iv) (with Sch. para. 4)
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