# The Northern Ireland Elections (Combined Polls 2027) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2) (read in accordance with section 27(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50)), for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
NORTHERN IRELAND
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Coming into force
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 15(5) and (5B) of the Representation of the People Act 1985 and section 201(3) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (“1983 Act”).
In accordance with section 7(1) and (2) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 the Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission before making these Regulations.
In accordance with section 201(2) of the 1983 Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348288179/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-northern-ireland-elections-combined-polls-2027-regulations-2026/introduction
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