# The Representation of the People Act 1983 (Security Expenses Exclusion) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WALES
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE, WALES
Made 11 March 2026
Coming into force 13 March 2026
The Welsh Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph 15(1) of Schedule 4A to the Representation of the People Act 1983, make the following Order.
In accordance with paragraph 15(3) of Schedule 4A to that Act, the Welsh Ministers have consulted with the Electoral Commission prior to the Order being made.
In accordance with the Senedd approval procedure applied by paragraph 15(2) of Schedule 4A to that Act, a draft of this Welsh statutory instrument was laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/82/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-act-1983-security-expenses-exclusion-amendment-wales-order-2026/introduction
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