# The Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2016, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Representation Of The People, England And Wales
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Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 9D(3), 9E(2), 10ZC(3), 10ZD(3), 53(1) and (3) of, and paragraphs 1(2), 1(2A), 3ZA, 3C, 10B, 12 and 13(2) of Schedule 2 to, the Representation of the People Act 1983 and paragraph 7B of Schedule 4 to the Representation of the People Act 2000.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has consulted the Electoral Commission in accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(e) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.
In accordance with section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, a draft of these Regulations 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/2016/9780111146569/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-representation-of-the-people-england-and-wales-amendment-regulations-2016/introduction
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