# The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025, Article 1: Title, commencement, revocation and savings provision

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(1) The title of this Order is the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025.
(2) This Order comes into force on 18 July 2025.
(3) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5) and rule 70(3) of Schedule 5, the instruments listed in Schedule 12 are revoked.
(4) Despite the coming into force of this Order under paragraph (2), it does not have effect in relation to—
(a) a general election the poll for which is held on or before 6 April 2026;
(b) a Senedd returned at a general election the poll for which is held on or before 6 April 2026;
(c) the return of a member to a Senedd mentioned in sub-paragraph (b), at a general election or otherwise.
(5) The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2007 continues to have effect in relation to the matters referred to in paragraph (4).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2025/864/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/senedd-cymru-representation-of-the-people-order-2025/article-1
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