# The Representation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

Police, England And Wales
Representation Of The People
Made 23rd March 2021
Coming into force 24th March 2021
The Minister for the Cabinet Office makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 53(1) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (“the 1983 Act”), paragraphs 3(2), 4(2) and 6(7) of Schedule 4 to the Representation of the People Act 2000 and section 58(1) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”), and now vested in the Minister.
The Minister for the Cabinet Office has consulted the Electoral Commission in accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(e) and (hc) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.
In accordance with section 201(2) of the 1983 Act and section 154(2) of the 2011 Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/391/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-proxy-vote-applications-coronavirus-regulations-2021/introduction
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