Electoral Administration Act 2006

[^c18925251]: Sch. 2 partly in force; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 77; Sch. 2 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.2006 by S.I. 2006/1972, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 26 (subject to Sch. 2); Sch. 2 in force for E.W.S. for certain purposes and in force for certain further purposes at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 paras. 13, 14(cc) (subject to Sch. 2); Sch. 2 in force for N.I. for certain purposes at 7.2.2007 by S.I. 2007/230, art. 2; Sch. 2 in force for N.I. for certain purposes and in force for certain further purposes at 1.7.2008 by S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(2){(3)}, 4(aa), 5(g); Sch. 2 in force for N.I. for certain purposes at 1.7.2008 by S.I. 2008/1656, art. 2(1)(2)(e) (subject to art. 3, Sch.)

[^key-7a04b5f2d6dabb2212c771b541676072]: S. 68 in force at 10.2.2010 for S. by S.I. 2010/275, art. 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-d5d51b8d6b68c9147f32d1f2d527c3f8]: 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

[^key-aef85a8dfd6a2f08d4bdd511af7fd2e6]: S. 69 applied (with modifications) (16.12.2010) by The National Assembly for Wales Referendum (Assembly Act Provisions) (Referendum Question, Date of Referendum Etc.) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2837), art. 1(2), Sch. 5 Table

[^key-7071ac1ae1e2e3bd0bef9cdb64a90f87]: S. 71 applied (with modifications) (16.2.2011) by Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Act 2011 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 4 para. 7

[^key-a1d70056bafddff1ebe5c6f5f533b9ec]: S. 42 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (9.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums)(England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/323), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 Table 5

[^key-08e3556973955ff89ec1313fe395f9b3]: S. 43 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (9.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums)(England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/323), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 Table 5

[^key-b8c064b45d14281da3cb00348565b5a6]: S. 44 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (9.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums)(England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/323), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 Table 5

[^key-670831d220f0d13c9b364c37cbe2d189]: S. 46 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (9.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums)(England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/323), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 Table 5

[^key-75e341ba2cbe063e384da955876dfb5c]: S. 69 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (9.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums)(England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/323), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 Table 5

[^key-2952009a80927c9c9c9bbb09903659f4]: S. 42 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (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 5 (with reg. 27)

[^key-d55d34398e358f4598922e7dd51591a4]: S. 44 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (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 5 (with reg. 27)

[^key-77aea7625f1c7028eba37c2a9562fbc4]: S. 46 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (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 5 (with reg. 27)

[^key-633155a1404df121641443288251eb88]: S. 69 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (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 5 (with reg. 27)

[^key-5e0fadf4cfb528b4e06d19d62e76068a]: S. 62(8A) inserted (25.7.2012) by The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917), arts. 1(2), 25(4)

[^key-df468832d8f98ca3d2465504987a593f]: Words in s. 62(2)(a) substituted (25.7.2012) by The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917), arts. 1(2), 25(2)

[^key-22c9358b21d2e7eeb73f2b2698c0f5cb]: Words in s. 62(8) substituted (25.7.2012) by The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917), arts. 1(2), 25(3)(a)

[^key-7814fab6bb5f1164aabe5b08922c5a04]: Words in s. 62(8) omitted (25.7.2012) by virtue of The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917), arts. 1(2), 25(3)(b)

[^key-b57260692ac1520a4bb5f0c3922503e9]: Words in s. 62(8) inserted (25.7.2012) by The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917), arts. 1(2), 25(3)(c)

[^key-9b3918736844a351cc9e445e61693385]: S. 42 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (3.8.2012) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2031), regs. 1, 8, 12, 13, Sch. 4 Pts. 1 Table 5

[^key-45e58c00f22b76e69b1eb95f06b1ef34]: S. 43 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (3.8.2012) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2031), regs. 1, 8, 12, 13, Sch. 4 Pts. 1 Table 5

[^key-b03d4df4ab078be0d43e117768402681]: S. 44 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (3.8.2012) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2031), regs. 1, 8, 12, 13, Sch. 4 Pts. 1 Table 5

[^key-56215e59e98c3d2f5bee33e1aeb98365]: S. 46 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (3.8.2012) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2031), regs. 1, 8, 12, 13, Sch. 4 Pts. 1 Table 5

[^key-1b0e0e8f177dc27be2af7d0367a84f7a]: S. 69 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (3.8.2012) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2031), regs. 1, 8, 12, 13, Sch. 4 Pts. 1 Table 5

[^key-711f7666d6c9f434986d58dea5f7ba61]: Pt. 1 repealed (2.4.2013) by Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (c. 6), ss. 23(1), 27(1); S.I. 2013/702, art. 3(e)

[^key-a3beb4c22bba1153aba7d3fb5b5bbc3f]: S. 77(1)(a)-(g) repealed (2.4.2013) by Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (c. 6), ss. 23(2), 27(1); S.I. 2013/702, art. 3(e)

[^key-ae0f964cc04c9cdee21d1d423da162fd]: S. 42 applied (with modifications) by SI 2012/2031 reg. 17 Sch. 8 Table 4 (as inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2013) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/798), regs. 1, 7, Sch. 3)

[^key-be8f6a94c676f9b833d63c52dd5284f0]: S. 43 applied (with modifications) by SI 2012/2031 reg. 17 Sch. 8 Table 4 (as inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2013) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/798), regs. 1, 7, Sch. 3)

[^key-4c88f5c34c75852fca68da2cd0a4cd44]: S. 44 applied (with modifications) by SI 2012/2031 reg. 17 Sch. 8 Table 4 (as inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2013) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/798), regs. 1, 7, Sch. 3)

[^key-be50620f971d9aca83eb45cd9ef8bfec]: S. 46 applied (with modifications) by SI 2012/2031 reg. 17 Sch. 8 Table 4 (as inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2013) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/798), regs. 1, 7, Sch. 3)

[^key-c8de5f553ebc1b0b2548898ea7b22f61]: S. 63 modified (13.3.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 26(1), 28(1)(i)

[^key-8bbcce60befde6d4fd85e34be5c1f120]: S. 63(8) inserted (13.3.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 2(3), 28(1)(b)(iii)

[^key-4d0f1aec2e5e28ca0d2bcf5aa8b85949]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 107(2) inserted (6.4.2014) by Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (c. 6), ss. 18(3), 27(1); S.I. 2014/414, art. 3(c) (with art. 4)

[^key-09b0d6df9afa96fc42f7bb7f4346c979]: Sch. 1 paras. 2-16 extended (N.I.) (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(a)

[^key-d2fb16e385e1908bdce42c79c1250120]: Sch. 1 paras. 24-30 extended (N.I.) (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 2(2)(c)

[^key-6fdb89ca9fbcf65213c2bc37cdb9110f]: S. 61(1)(5) in force at 15.9.2014 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/1809, art. 2

[^key-d0d4468e149478c5bdd461707c99f72a]: Word in s. 78(2)(a) omitted (15.9.2014) by virtue of The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 2(3)(a)

[^key-95ca3f99c1580190d93e03940937f923]: Word in s. 78(2)(d) substituted (15.9.2014) by The Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1116), arts. 1(1), 2(3)(b)

[^key-a6428dd6da6a94f5b15a177c72397e67]: Sch. 1 para. 4(2) omitted (10.6.2014 for E.W., 15.9.2014 for N.I., 19.9.2014 for S.) by virtue of Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (c. 6), s. 27(1), Sch. 4 para. 23 (with Sch. 5); S.I. 2014/414, art. 5(m); S.I. 2014/2439, art. 2(l)

[^key-e246724f33ac64ea493a4814c9ffdda6]: Words in s. 78(2)(a) substituted (10.9.2014 for E.W., 19.9.2014 for S.) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 18(2), 28(4), 28(5)

[^key-2f169c98d98cb0ce5bdb0ac276ce3a8e]: Sch. 1 para. 5 omitted (10.6.2014 for E.W., 19.9.2014 for S.) by virtue of Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (c. 6), s. 27(1), Sch. 4 para. 23 (with Sch. 5); S.I. 2014/414, art. 5(m)

[^key-b64f904f74cbb4ccb5cbdd8e48e5f26c]: Sch. 1 para. 6(2) omitted (10.6.2014 for E.W., 19.9.2014 for S.) by virtue of Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (c. 6), s. 27(1), Sch. 4 para. 23 (with Sch. 5); S.I. 2014/414, art. 5(m)

[^M_F_7cb9be48-2554-43d7-cbe5-37a5d644a86f]: s. 62(3A) inserted (21.7.2009) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (2009 c.12), s.19(4), 43(5)(c)

[^key-777160a7a30d4cf9390ec00091eb8fdc]: Words in reg. 62 heading substituted (26.3.2015) by Recall of MPs Act 2015 (c. 25), ss. 17(2), 24(1)(c)

[^key-fc216710b38b113b112764281dcb02e8]: S. 62(3B) inserted (26.3.2015) by Recall of MPs Act 2015 (c. 25), ss. 17(5), 24(1)(c)

[^key-b086d447c6e881c1cda9ea408bababbd]: Words in s. 62(3A) substituted (26.3.2015) by Recall of MPs Act 2015 (c. 25), ss. 17(4), 24(1)(c)

[^key-a9cd5ed82e65da5f12b6f557af089ea3]: S. 62(2)(d) inserted (26.3.2015) by Recall of MPs Act 2015 (c. 25), ss. 17(3), 24(1)(c)

[^key-70cc32a3314ed18da4c14abca01d0e01]: Words in s. 62(8) inserted (26.3.2015) by Recall of MPs Act 2015 (c. 25), ss. 17(6), 24(1)(c)

[^key-faa2f74e525907e50720a4897501a780]: 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), Schs. 1 (with art. 9)

[^key-656643dbbf539e927532b1b16638d9d6]: Words in s. 59(2) repealed (22.1.2016) by Interests of Members of the Scottish Parliament (Amendment) Act 2016 (asp 4), ss. 15(b), 16(4)

[^key-c87d721115be97ea10e17bdf2db7e2a7]: S. 71 applied (26.2.2016) by The European Union Referendum (Conduct) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/219), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 8

[^key-31e02f4acb12425cbe992a5bcbbdc0c8]: S. 59(4)(5) in force at 27.4.2016 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2016/538, art. 2

[^key-fb194e86f13f520e914819611021343c]: S. 59(1)-(3) in force at 4.5.2016 for specified purposes by S.I. 2016/551, art. 2(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-ad46536e4270a8110343b3f68d2d63e7]: Sch. 1 para. 99 in force at 4.5.2016 for specified purposes by S.I. 2016/551, art. 2(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-e84bb5383d897699b5821c6ea4e0c305]: 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(n) (with arts. 3(2), 6, 12)

[^key-4d53a447bd8efb4c727d01c480a22315]: Act applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (31.1.2017) by The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/67), art. 3(2)-(4), Sch. 2 (as amended (7.2.2024) by The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/131), reg. 12(7))

[^key-deab7516a3284e323f9ba6aaa60df6ac]: Act functions transferred (E.W.) (24.5.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/644), arts. 1(1), 45, Sch. 1 para. 5

[^key-9572f990614ec0a64c06496b22577242]: S. 44(7)(e) 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))

[^key-65f10189a4fb84e1303c03aab7924317]: S. 69(9)(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))

[^key-ceb38131ed0f07d08080a195939c3b5e]: Sch. 1 para. 17 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))

[^key-03575c151c45164f9b13c0e15cc0a5cb]: Sch. 1 para. 41 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))

[^key-c0cea9157546a04ec68498cd7c95e32f]: Sch. 1 para. 156 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))

[^key-4ed406e991a5ddde1abdac876e3ced89]: S. 26 applied (29.9.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 20(1), 35; S.S.I. 2021/311, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 3)

[^key-4ac925b872ae6e42f42f47bbfddcd130]: S. 26(2) repealed (29.9.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 20(1), 35; S.S.I. 2021/311, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 3)

[^key-2f159db70a4a90458a11a625bb3451d0]: S. 74A 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. 17 (with art. 12)

[^key-07f1dfc38fc3a041b8892243935d3331]: S. 12(9) repealed (16.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 7 para. 11(c) (with Sch. 7 para. 13); S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 2

[^key-5bb81ea946d47ec431c685757d75edc7]: S. 44(7)(b) substituted (24.8.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), ss. 10(11), 25(2)(b) (with s. 24(1))

[^key-d398b4864a57d8216a7c49348caad2f1]: S. 32(9)(b) omitted (E.W.) (10.9.2024) by virtue of Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 5), s. 72(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 4(2)

[^key-a029b9d6f8da679ba7b6854459004113]: Words in s. 34(1)(b) omitted (E.W.) (10.9.2024) by virtue of Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 5), s. 72(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 4(3)

[^key-692bfedf28c282995d21298bdd6095be]: S. 64(3) omitted (W.) (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by virtue of The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (Exclusions and Variation of Campaign Expenditure Limits) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/801), regs. 1(2), 4(3)

Marked postal voters list

Miscellaneous amendments of the 1983 Act

Political party descriptions

Confirmation of registered particulars

Removal from register of registered parties

Time for registration of parties fielding candidates

Time for delivery of unaudited accounts to Electoral Commission

Policy development grants to be donations

Regulation of loans: power to make provision for candidates, third parties and referendums

Details to appear on referendum and election material

Funding of services and expenses of returning officers

Details to appear on referendum and election material

Time limit for prosecutions

Abolition of common law incapacity: mental state

Miscellaneous amendments and repeals

CORE schemes: establishment

Miscellaneous amendments and repeals

74A

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Campaign expenditure: standing for more than one party

Pre-consolidation amendments

Functions of the Lord President of the Council

Abolition of common law incapacity: mental state

Functions of the Lord President of the Council

Co-ordinated On-line Record of ElectorsCORE schemes: establishment

Registration of voters with service qualification

Offences as to false registration information

Review of polling places

Minimum age

Nomination procedures

Nomination procedures

Offences as to false statements in nomination papers

Offences as to false statements in nomination papers

Death of candidate

Amount of expenses which may be incurred by third party

Meaning of election expenses for purposes of the 1983 Act

Observation of proceedings and working practices

Translations etc. of certain documents

Documents relating to postal voting

Undue influence

Control of documents after parliamentary election

Access to other election documents: contravention of regulations

Returning officers: correction of procedural errors

Registered names of parties

Removal from register of registered parties

Removal from register of registered parties

Time for registration of parties fielding candidates

Policy development grants to be donations

Exemption from requirement to prepare quarterly donation reports

Exemption from requirement to prepare quarterly donation reports

Regulation of loans: power to make provision for candidates, third parties and referendums

Campaign expenditure: standing for more than one party

Encouraging electoral participation

Abolition of common law incapacity: mental state

Regulation of loans: power to make provision for candidates, third parties , referendums and recall petitions

Regulation of loans etc: Northern Ireland

Performance of local authorities in relation to elections etc.

Encouraging electoral participation

Time limit for prosecutions

Time limit for prosecutions

Pre-consolidation amendments

Abolition of common law incapacity: mental state

Abolition of common law incapacity: mental state

Miscellaneous amendments and repeals

Marked postal voters list

Returning officers: correction of procedural errors

Registered names of parties

Confirmation of registered particulars

Removal from register of registered parties

Time for registration of parties fielding candidates

Requirements as to statements of account

Exemption from requirement to prepare quarterly donation reports

Regulation of loans: power to make provision for candidates, third parties , referendums and recall petitions

Regulation of loans etc: Northern Ireland

Details to appear on referendum and election material

Performance of local authorities in relation to elections etc.

Time limit for prosecutions

Pre-consolidation amendments

Abolition of common law incapacity: mental state

Miscellaneous amendments and repeals

Offences as to false registration information

Review of polling places

Minimum age

Certain Commonwealth citizens

Omission of references to Maundy Thursday

Death of candidate

Amount of expenses which may be incurred by third party

Return as to election expenses

Photographs on ballot papers: piloting

Undue influence

Access to other election documents

Marked postal voters list

Confirmation of registered particulars

Time for registration of parties fielding candidates

Requirements as to statements of account

Regulation of loans: power to make provision for candidates, third parties , referendums and recall petitions

Regulation of loans etc: Northern Ireland

Details to appear on referendum and election material

Restriction on powers of arrest by persons other than constables

Miscellaneous amendments and repeals