Paragraph 1 Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001

(1)

Amend the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 M1 as follows.

(2)

In regulation 15(2), (3) and (4), after “spouse” insert “ or civil partner ”.

(3)

In regulation 16(1), (2) and (3), after “spouse” insert “ or civil partner ”.

(4)

In regulation 20(2)(c) and (4)(e), for “husband, wife” substitute “ spouse, civil partner ”.

(5)

In regulation 33(5), for “husband, wife” substitute “ spouse, civil partner ”.

(6)

In regulation 54—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a), after “spouse” (in each place) insert “ or civil partner ”;

(b)

in paragraph (3)(b), after “spouse” insert “ or civil partner ”; and

(c)

in paragraph (5), for “husband, wife,” substitute “ spouse, civil partner, ”.

(7)

In Schedule 3 (Forms)—

(a)

in Form B (Proxy's Official Poll Card), for “husband, wife” substitute “ spouse, civil partner ”; and

(b)

in Form E (Proxy Paper), for “husband, wife” substitute “ spouse, civil partner ”.

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