# The Representation of the People Act 1989 (Commencement No.1) Order 1989

S.I. 1989/1318 · made 31 July 1989

This Order brings into force on 1st September 1989 all of the provisions of the Representation of the People Act 1989, except sections 1 to 4.

Made under: Representation of the People Act 1989 (Section 8)

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## Introductory text

REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Made 31st July 1989
In exercise of the powers conferred upon me by section 8(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1989, I hereby make the following Order:

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Representation of the People Act 1989 (Commencement No.1) Order 1989.

## 2 

The Representation of the People Act 1989, except sections 1 to 4, shall come into force on 1st September 1989.

## Signature

Douglas Hurd
One of Her Majesty’s Principal Secretaries of State
Home Office
31st July 1989

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 1st September 1989 all of the provisions of the Representation of the People Act 1989, except sections 1 to 4.

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