# The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

Constitutional Law
Representation Of The People, Wales
Senedd Cymru
Made 9 July 2025
Coming into force 18 July 2025
The Welsh Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 6(2), 13(1), (2) and (4) and 157(2)(c) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 and by section 26(2) of the Welsh Language Act 1993.
In accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(f) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the Welsh Ministers have consulted with the Electoral Commission prior to the Order being made and, in accordance with section 8(2) and (3)(b) of that Act, the Welsh Ministers have acted on the recommendation of the Commission in limiting the election expenses of candidates under section 13(2)(c) of the Government of Wales Act 2006.
In accordance with section 13(7) of the Government of Wales Act 2006, a draft of this Order was laid before, and has been approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.

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