# Elections Act 2022, Paragraph 12: Interpretation of Part

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

In this Part—
“the commencement date” means the date appointed for section 14 to come fully into force;
“overseas elector’s declaration” has the meaning given by section 2(1) of RPA 1985 (as that provision had effect immediately before the commencement date);
“RPA 1985” means the Representation of the People Act 1985;
“RPA 2000” means the Representation of the People Act 2000.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/37/schedule/7/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/elections-act-2022/schedule-7/paragraph-12
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