Article 2 InterpretationI1

In this Order —

• “the 2000 Act” means the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000^f1;

• “the 2006 Act” means the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006^f2;

• “the EA Act” means the Electoral Administration Act 2006;

• “the Commission” means the Electoral Commission established under section 1 of the 2000 Act; and

• “Northern Ireland register” means the register of political parties held under section 23(2)(b) of the 2000 Act.