# Elections Act 2022, Paragraph 5: Representation of the People Act 1985

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

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)).”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/37/schedule/7/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/elections-act-2022/schedule-7/paragraph-5
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