# The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025, Article 104: Withdrawal of petition

Extent: E+W

(1) A Senedd election petition may only be withdrawn with leave of the election court or High Court on special application.
(2) An application for leave under paragraph (1) must be made in the prescribed manner and at the prescribed time and place.
(3) Where there is more than one petitioner, the application must not be made without the consent of all the petitioners.
(4) If a petition is withdrawn, the petitioner will be liable to pay the costs of a respondent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2025/864/article/104 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/senedd-cymru-representation-of-the-people-order-2025/article-104
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