# Representation of the People Act 1985, Section 4: Extension of franchise: consequential amendments.

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

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(5) In section 202 of that Act (interpretation) before the definition of “parliamentary election petition” there shall be inserted the following definition—
““overseas elector’s declaration” has the meaning given by section 2 of the Representation of the People Act 1985”.
(6) In Schedule 1 to that Act in rule 28 (issue of poll cards) at the end of paragraph (1) there shall be inserted the words “and a card shall not be sent to any person registered, or to be registered, in pursuance of an overseas elector’s declaration”.
(7) In Schedule 2 to that Act (regulations as to registration)—
(a) at the end of paragraph 4 there shall be inserted—
“(2) Provisions as to the manner in which overseas electors’ declarations, and applications from persons making such declarations, are to be transmitted to the registration officer.”; and
(b) after paragraph 5(1) there shall be inserted—
“(1A) Provisions as to the evidence which shall or may be required, or be deemed sufficient or conclusive evidence, of a person satisfying any of the requirements for qualifying as an overseas elector in respect of any constituency.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/50/section/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-act-1985/section-4
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