# The Representation of the People (England and Wales)(Amendment) Regulations 2002, Introduction: Introductory text


REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Made 18th July 2002
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 2
The Secretary of State, having consulted the Electoral Commission in accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(e) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 about these Regulations; in exercise of the powers conferred on him by—
(a) sections 53 and 201(1) and (3) of, rule 24 of Schedule 1 and paragraphs 10 to 13 of Schedule 2 to, the Representation of the People Act 1983; and
(b) having regard to the definition of “prescribed” in section 202(1) of that Act, sections 10(4), 10A(1), 13A(1) and (2) and 13B(3) of that Act;
hereby makes the following Regulations, a draft of which has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1871/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-england-and-walesamendment-regulations-2002/introduction
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