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Paragraph 5 Representation of the People Act 1985I1I2

United Kingdom

In section 12 of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (offences as to declarations)—

(a)

in subsection (1), for “an overseas elector’s declaration”, in both places, substitute “a relevant declaration”;

(b)

after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A)

In subsection (1) “relevant declaration” means—

(a)

an overseas elector’s declaration;

(b)

a renewal declaration (within the meaning given by section 1D(2)).”

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. 7 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 67(1)

I2

Sch. 7 para. 5 in force at 16.1.2024 by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 2