Representation of the People Act 1983

[^key-8abefb39aa8460208db378509bb5aee9]: Sch. 1 rule 32(1)(ba) inserted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 5(3), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(b) (with reg. 3)

[^key-9868810a7026a9d384b428bd2eae2483]: Word in Sch. 1 rule 45(1B)(c) omitted (12.12.2023) by virtue of Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 5(4)(a)(i), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(b) (with reg. 3)

[^key-242c103d5ffbaa35b01b13e4bbef0f4a]: Word in Sch. 1 rule 45(1B)(d) inserted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 5(4)(a)(ii), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(b) (with reg. 3)

[^key-483f0dd1ac867b5f3ada7bad901be60b]: Sch. 1 rule 45(1B)(e) inserted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 5(4)(a)(iii), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(b) (with reg. 3)

[^key-b0a0173c682c88ad773310aa2aa2539b]: Sch. 1 rule 45(2)(a) substituted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 5(4)(b)(i), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(b) (with reg. 3)

[^key-a026ec13aa1712a6347c4fe401164a6a]: Word in Sch. 1 rule 45(2)(b) inserted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 5(4)(b)(ii), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(b) (with reg. 3)

[^key-7e6e42aba7e3d2814033fe40df4a6467]: Sch. 1 rule 45(2)(c) inserted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 5(4)(b)(iii), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(b) (with reg. 3)

[^key-061bbfa87c8bf563a2a1ff616c10e139]: S. 66(3A)-(3F) inserted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 7(2), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)

[^key-6e1c877c3b92073b83f7339bc59b55e5]: S. 66(4A)(4B) inserted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 7(3), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)

[^key-a27f28298e63f855d53c7d6be27e6b30]: Words in s. 66(5) inserted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 7(4), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)

[^key-7ba15bae7901df4b0682cfe5a6740ead]: S. 66(6A) inserted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 7(5), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)

[^key-ee9df342628f92d4770edcf08c3c6235]: S. 66 applied (with modifications) (E.) (9.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/323), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 (as amended (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 6(3)(a)(i)

[^key-5e4bd6fd9431d313831f3c8cd98655bb]: S. 66 applied (with modifications) (18.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/444), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 (with reg. 27) (as amended (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 7(3)(a)(i))

[^key-a247b607b5a0a444938800adfe89e5c1]: S. 66 applied (with modifications) (3.8.2012) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2031), regs. 1, 8, 12, 13, Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (as amended (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 9(3)(a)(i))

[^key-18cd0ba9eda702e62f105ffb79c4240a]: S. 66 applied in part (with modifications) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2031), reg. 17, Sch. 8 Table 1 (as inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2013) by S.I. 2013/798, regs. 1, 7, Sch. 3) (as amended (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 9(3)(a))

[^key-94588873da536e0faaf9ff60fe9f0a51]: Words in s. 160(4A) substituted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 4(3), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 3)

[^key-4353025f561427d336cd8eb53dfcc388]: Words in s. 168(1)(a)(i) inserted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 4(4), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 3)

[^key-047aad1051d30e1bcb3c15c8abd6021a]: S. 168 applied (with modifications) (25.7.2012) by The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917), arts. 1(2), 50(6), Sch. 9 para. 1(5) (as amended (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 8(9)(a))

[^key-5434c71051e5ce2cd007657bd76894ce]: Words in s. 173(2) substituted (12.12.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 4(5), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 3)

[^key-eb562f696bb5f0cacb96df4efafb6d72]: S. 112A applied (with modifications) (12.12.2023) by S.I. 2001/2599, Sch. 1 (as amended by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 6 para. 37; S.I. 2023/1234, reg. 2(e)(vi) (with reg. 3))

[^key-36579931e77dd397cb42e7688366b4c0]: S. 112A applied (with modifications) (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2012/323, Sch. 4 Table 1 (as amended (E.W.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 6(3)(a)(ii))

[^key-cf6ffa82f8f256eff3fdfa9c2552e6a3]: S. 112A applied (with modifications) (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2012/444, Sch. 4 Table 1 (as amended (E.W.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 7(3)(a)(ii))

[^key-95d7d3589db985d3cd4ddb8e821acae2]: S. 112A applied (with modifications) (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2012/2031, Sch. 4 Table 1 (as amended (E.W.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 9(3)(a)(ii))

[^key-25b3472918a5123502b9fbb02e1d3e40]: S. 112A applied (with modifications) (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2012/2031, Sch. 8 Table 1 (as amended (E.W.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 9(6)(b))

[^M_C_20a848ee-0cec-4f41-c20a-eb06d4fa6647]: Sch. 1 rule 56 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2001/497, reg. 91(4) (as substituted (S.) (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 3(11)(b))

[^M_C_b900d908-4e28-4e2f-c06c-7e4085c50cbc]: Sch. 1 rule 57 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2001/497, reg. 91(4) (as substituted (S.) (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 3(11)(b))

[^M_C_b2300571-ad05-4452-d73d-a2bbea95c449]: Sch. 1 rule 58 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2001/497, reg. 91(4) (as substituted (S.) (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 3(11)(b))

[^key-4bafe81928eafb77703eba861de229b7]: S. 65(5) inserted (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(2) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(a)

[^key-f47bda786f3fde77cd2674a305a0285c]: S. 168(1A) inserted (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(3) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(a)

[^key-1d1863fc7ddb3f19aed305e89c38fb3e]: S. 176(1A) inserted (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(4) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(a)

[^key-2f58633a778c63f57bc19cf8cd31b618]: Words in s. 4(4)(b) substituted (16.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 7 para. 2 (with Sch. 7 para. 13); S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 2

[^key-28b3a19b52603df828410e68cf41e5d5]: Words in s. 202(1) substituted (16.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 7 para. 3 (with Sch. 7 para. 13); S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 2

[^key-069f9c8856aa8caf01062f82d3376693]: Sch. 1 rule 37(1DA)-(1DC) inserted (16.1.2023 for specified purposes, 31.1.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 17(7); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(ix)(cc) (with reg. 3(1)); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(a) (with Sch. para. 3)

[^key-0bd131f8310d23f8b840085a173fff8b]: Words in s. 66B(1)(a) inserted (16.1.2023 for specified purposes, 31.1.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 9; S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(iv) (with reg. 3(1)); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(a)

[^key-bb9995e1cda3091c23979ba95e4e6252]: Sch. 1 rule 19B and cross-heading inserted (27.8.2022 for specified purposes, 31.1.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 11; S.I. 2022/916, reg. 2(d)(vii); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(a) (with Sch. para. 3)

[^key-ca66624d508671e15e27d8945b2ea63f]: Sch. 1 rules 43(1)(db)(dc) inserted (16.1.2023 for specified purposes, 31.1.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 25; S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(xii) (with reg. 3(1)); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(a) (with Sch. para. 3)

[^key-db204194ff9780bc1e514401fb78935c]: Sch. 1 rule 29(3)(f) inserted (31.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(2); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(a) (with Sch. para. 3)

[^key-46684cb5be83b6ce10809113af4e0bdc]: Words in Sch. 1 rule 35(2) substituted (31.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 4(7); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(d)(iii) (with Sch. para. 5)

[^key-f5e1501a0e3737bc16d9e0474286bcad]: Word in Sch. 1 rule 35(1)(a) omitted (31.1.2024) by virtue of Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 4(2)(a); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(d)(iii) (with Sch. para. 5)

[^key-cb3aec9ef6cc60c499fd41d08e530710]: Word in Sch. 1 rule 35(1)(b) inserted (31.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 4(2)(b); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(d)(iii) (with Sch. para. 5)

[^key-e0c85c16348fdfa0a85b29d4a8d60689]: Sch. 1 rule 35(1)(c) inserted (31.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 4(2)(c); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(d)(iii) (with Sch. para. 5)

[^key-7f0887527d92a54f208cfdf8b0d10a64]: Words in Sch. 1 rule 35(1) table substituted (31.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 4(4); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(d)(iii) (with Sch. para. 5)

[^key-14b8d869dddef526cff0a2b031dba045]: Words in Sch. 1 rule 35(1) table substituted (31.1.2024 for E.W.S.) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 4(5); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(d)(iii) (with Sch. para. 5)

[^key-d51b33e2420ddda55217eb910dcb70f6]: Words in Sch. 1 rule 35(1) table omitted (31.1.2024) by virtue of Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 4(6); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(d)(iii) (with Sch. para. 5)

[^key-128c7a4b549957a5b81120b165e96e0c]: Sch. 1 rule 53B and cross-heading inserted (N.I.) (31.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(a) (with Sch. para. 3)

[^key-818bfd46fcab595df26b5922495aad06]: S. 61(3B) inserted (31.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(3); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(d)(ii) (with Sch. para. 4)

[^key-3d68fadb482a468782f93c07672a44ba]: Words in s. 61(4) omitted (31.1.2024) by virtue of Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(4)(a); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(d)(ii) (with Sch. para. 4)

[^key-020cea09b057596c0a38c92ed35cad83]: Words in s. 61(4) inserted (31.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(4)(b); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(d)(ii) (with Sch. para. 4)

[^key-e8d3db0a84b9f4a1de66deda38d5dedb]: Words in s. 61(6) inserted (31.1.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(5); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(d)(ii) (with Sch. para. 4)

[^key-f45cec75132b5f42474b3503daec77a6]: S. 61 applied (with modifications) (E.) (18.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/444), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 (with reg. 27) (as amended (16.1.2023) by S.I. 2022/1382, regs. 1(3), 53(2) (with reg. 1(6)(7)); (31.10.2023) by S.I. 2023/1147, regs. 1(2), 16(5)(a)(i); and (31.1.2024) by S.I. 2023/1147, regs. 1(3)(c), 16(5)(a)(ii)(iii) (with Sch. 2 para. 16))

[^key-746968f0819bebeccf72447f51c06dde]: S. 61 applied (with modifications) (3.8.2012) by The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2031), regs. 1, 8, 12, 13, Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (as amended (16.1.2023) by S.I. 2022/1382, regs. 1(3), 65(2) (with reg. 1(6)(7)); (31.10.2023) by S.I. 2023/1147, regs. 1(2), 18(5)(a)(i); and (31.1.2024) by S.I. 2023/1147, regs. 1(3)(e), 18(5)(a)(ii)(iii) (with Sch. 2 paras. 27, 29))

[^key-57144ff8866275768224752986f2d686]: Sch. 1 rule 19B applied (with modifications) (31.1.2024) by S.I. 2001/2599, Sch. 1 (as amended by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 6 para. 39; S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(e)(xi) (with Sch. para. 3))

[^key-dfd9cf1a0133556fa49320142126135f]: Sch. 1 rule 37 applied (with modifications) (31.1.2024) by S.I. 2001/2599, Sch. 1 (as amended by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 6 para. 42; S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(e)(xiii) (with Sch. para. 3))

[^key-9b2fbeab8d5f1f39da9df1f6dab4fca1]: Sch. 1 rule 53B applied (with modifications) (31.1.2024) by S.I. 2001/2599, Sch. 1 (as amended by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 6 para. 44; S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 4(e)(xiv) (with Sch. para. 3))

[^key-b49bbbfa3cde137bef0872e149e2b9be]: Sch. 1 rule 44 applied (with modifications) (1.8.2001) by The Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2599), art. 3, Sch. 1 (as substituted (10.2.2009) by S.I. 2009/256, arts. 1(2), 3, Sch. 1; modified (16.2.2011) by Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Act 2011 (c. 1), s. 19(1), Sch. 8 para. 35); and amended (26.3.2024) by S.I. 2024/319, regs. 1(2), 12 (with reg. 1(3)))

[^key-d255fd939dc62d69a50ca67b57d58156]: Sch. 4A para. 13A inserted (26.3.2024) by The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses and Exclusions) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/428), regs. 1(1)(b), 4(1) (with reg. 6)

[^key-3724afc41975e714c0554c79e465d232]: S. 62C inserted (2.5.2024) by Ballot Secrecy Act 2023 (c. 12), ss. 1, 3(4); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 8

[^key-10e3b681ad08717b41b32d5d89b36f99]: S. 62C applied (with modifications) (2.5.2024) by S.I. 2012/323, Sch. 4 Table 1 (as amended by The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1141), regs. 1(3), 5(a))

[^key-581b9574fa16f6a874b578c6a10e5937]: S. 62C applied (with modifications) (2.5.2024) by S.I. 2012/444, Sch. 4 Table 1 (as amended by The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1141), regs. 1(3), 6(a))

[^key-71111199985e7bef6780797fbd5904d9]: S. 62C applied (with modifications) (2.5.2024) by S.I. 2012/2031, Sch. 4 Pt. 1 Table 1 (as amended by The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1141), regs. 1(3), 7(2)(a))

[^key-961fdba916cdb9799daab68db9b64908]: S. 62C applied (with modifications) (2.5.2024) by S.I. 2012/2031, Sch. 8 Table 1 (as amended by The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1141), regs. 1(3), 7(3)(a))

[^key-b858ed12a30d1024611c527378fb7c4c]: Ss. 203A, 203B inserted (1.11.2023 for specified purposes, 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(4)(b), Sch. 8 para. 1(11); S.I. 2023/1145, regs. 3(i), 5(b)

[^key-a819ec67b80d30a805dd6aa29eb5d51a]: Sch. 6A inserted (1.11.2023 for specified purposes, 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(4)(b), Sch. 8 para. 1(12); S.I. 2023/1145, regs. 3(i), 5(b)

[^key-36c2b6a45f2ede932ff0c66578bb4f00]: Words in s. 201(2) inserted (E.W.N.I.) (1.11.2023 for specified purposes, 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(4)(b), Sch. 8 para. 1(9)(a); S.I. 2023/1145, regs. 3(i), 5(b)

[^key-9e5134598210018b1cc9352dff5c76ac]: Words in s. 201(2A) inserted (E.W.N.I.) (1.11.2023 for specified purposes, 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(4)(b), Sch. 8 para. 1(9)(b); S.I. 2023/1145, regs. 3(i), 5(b)

[^key-8a90b2e6a02fc7e5c2a414355f04782d]: S. 15(5)(a) modified (7.5.2024) by 1989 c. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 11A (as inserted by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 9(5)(c); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3)))

[^key-f7306e74ab27b6afbd970574222ea068]: S. 17(1)(c) modified (7.5.2024) by 1989 c. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 11B (as inserted by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 9(5)(c); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3)))

[^key-7128501c6ad98ae51ff3c116ab9d8edd]: S. 4(3)(c) modified (7.5.2024) by 1989 c. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 7 (as amended by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 9(5)(a); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3)))

[^key-3c85529c025605200490a2ae26c81b7f]: S. 49 modified (7.5.2024) by 1989 c. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 12(b) (as substituted by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 9(5)(d); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3)))

[^key-cd6b6939c532898436c4450006eba4f5]: Words in s. 203 inserted (E.W.N.I.) (1.11.2023 for specified purposes, 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(4)(b), Sch. 8 para. 1(10); S.I. 2023/1145, regs. 3(i), 5(b)

[^key-1c926fd8a8baaed635ee0ba7b0880045]: S. 7B modified (S.) (7.5.2024) by 1989 c. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 7A (as substituted by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 9(5)(b); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3)))

[^key-b8282bd65c503875dcb0fb9ba05eddab]: Ss. 203A, 203B applied (7.5.2024) by 1989 c. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (as amended by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 9(4); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3)))

[^key-2597c94d6bcce02bd65d78afbcb28017]: S. 203A applied (with modifications) (7.5.2024) by S.I. 2001/2599, Sch. 1 table (as amended by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 11(3); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3)))

[^key-a2f33834672940b34f7b65ca8f3e3a0a]: S. 203B applied (with modifications) (7.5.2024) by S.I. 2001/2599, Sch. 1 table (as amended by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 11(3); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3)))

[^key-fb436d1cbd4380b246a295f2c5ecd3df]: Sch. 6A applied (7.5.2024) by 1989 c. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (as amended by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 9(4); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3)))

[^key-2e02eecc79be0b1dd1ee91c2dcd8cc1b]: Sch. 6A applied (with modifications) (7.5.2024) by S.I. 2001/2599, Sch. 1 table (as inserted by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 11(4); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3)))

[^key-3d53f4076c789b41ac8aa0f01130b8ed]: Sch. 6A entry inserted (E.W.N.I.) (7.5.2024) by The Representation of the People Act 1983 (Amendment of Schedule 6A) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/512), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-90790fdd04a498ef5318d0706f08e258]: Words in s. 2(1)(c) substituted (E.W.) (7.5.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(4)(a), Sch. 8 para. 1(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3))

[^key-cda6dbc181b729b5a3c12f888ee6acd2]: Words in s. 4(3)(c) substituted (E.W.N.I.) (7.5.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(4)(b), Sch. 8 para. 1(2); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3))

[^key-6036f47517b6499848a0e3f9031b9f11]: Words in s. 7B(3)(e) substituted (E.W.N.I.) (7.5.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(4)(b), Sch. 8 para. 1(3)(a); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3))

[^key-8099e255c5b3c35de56e3484d50560b7]: Words in s. 7B(7)(a) substituted (E.W.N.I.) (7.5.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(4)(b), Sch. 8 para. 1(3)(b); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3))

[^key-38730a0818719cd7d5f27c06015160e1]: Words in s. 15(5)(a) substituted (E.W.N.I.) (7.5.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(4)(b), Sch. 8 para. 1(4); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3))

[^V_S_faa84b79-ec4b-b141-7815-503bedeb43dc]: S. 16 renumbered as s. 16(1) (S.) (25.7.2015) by Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Act 2015 (asp 7), ss. 9(4)(a), 21

[^V_S_06d27810-5e83-8a74-5ee5-6131e99b1120]: Words in s. 16(e) inserted (6.8.1995) by S.I. 1995/1948, regs. 1(2), 5(2), Sch. 2 paras. 3(b), 6

[^V_S_216f1238-8c75-18f4-19c1-78cb8500cabd]: Words in s. 16(1)(e) inserted (S.) (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 1(6)(a), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^V_S_bf53fa8b-85ac-68b6-6d25-3445a69b5507]: Words in s. 16(1)(e) inserted (S.) (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 1(6)(b), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^V_S_c03f8ea2-bf9b-133b-471e-c817c7b5c6b2]: Words in s. 16 substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 261(1), 263, Sch. 27 para. 81; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2, Sch. 1

[^V_S_6a0e78a5-552b-d709-c3a1-e23c1d680cfc]: S. 16(2) inserted (S.) (25.7.2015) by Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Act 2015 (asp 7), ss. 9(4)(b), 21

[^V_S_503f3d0c-2ddd-7501-3488-e0ab60780a79]: Ss. 15-17 applied (with modifications) (17.2.1994) by S.I. 1994/342, regs. 1(2)(3), 2(2), 13(3)

[^V_S_a5715be0-d21c-667e-3c2c-cc0738ede025]: S. 16 applied (with modifications) (S.) (8.8.2013) by Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Act 2013 (asp 13), ss. 6, 13(1), sch. 1 Pts. 1, 2 (with s. 13(2))

[^V_S_e5b09461-33c9-ddce-fe68-98908a44949a]: S. 16 modified by Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Act 2013 (asp 13), s. 7A(5) (as inserted (S.) (18.12.2013) by Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013 (asp 14), ss. 3(3), 36)

[^V_S_106ab0f9-eaca-6668-965a-3acadba811c7]: Words in s. 16(b) repealed (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, ss. 8(a), 15(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(a), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^V_S_a92a2fde-82b3-9bd3-3b3b-2792fa96946f]: S. 16(c) repealed (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, ss. 8(a), 15(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(b), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^V_S_d8cf0e8a-9204-d6d0-faea-c671e1d7bc7a]: Words in s. 16(d) repealed (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, ss. 8(a), 15(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(c), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^V_NI_6da50603-9a2f-71d7-b31d-e06d07eff68d]: Words in s. 16 substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 261(1), 263, Sch. 27 para. 81; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2, Sch. 1

[^V_NI_6a11aadd-00dd-25f2-b24c-7b5561d49324]: Ss. 12–17 extended (N.I) (with modifications) by Elected Authorities (Northern Ireland) Act 1989 (c. 3), ss. 2, 13(6), Sch. 1 Pt. I

[^V_NI_f6d6a232-e7f1-f5c3-99d4-ceb6daea5ab5]: Ss. 15-17 applied (with modifications) (17.2.1994) by S.I. 1994/342, regs. 1(2)(3), 2(2), 13(3)

[^V_NI_4ac48b6b-1376-03df-4cb2-74e5d6655ce9]: Words in s. 16(b) repealed (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, ss. 8(a), 15(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(a), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^V_NI_0ba24924-7d71-289d-8b87-e838e6f72969]: S. 16(c) repealed (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, ss. 8(a), 15(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(b), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^V_NI_c21c7d22-738e-1d02-8d3b-1d606ff79019]: Words in s. 16(d) repealed (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, ss. 8(a), 15(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(c), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^M_E_4d03b1e0-f891-4ca9-a119-501f6c0b51b8]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales; separate versions have been created for Scotland and Northern Ireland only

[^M_E_3c7e43a5-cbe2-4eca-e00d-7152ba2e4f93]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; separate versions have been created for England and Wales and Northern Ireland only

[^M_E_d4b1188e-a349-4317-b076-c7dee31a05ce]: This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; separate versions have been created for England and Wales and Scotland only

[^key-35731fa3e6dd9ed5d7443fa9b6f76f73]: Words in s. 16(1)(e) substituted (E.W.) (7.5.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(4)(a), Sch. 8 para. 1(5); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3))

[^key-7956ec4b868e93346789c7754b769e46]: Words in s. 16(1)(e) substituted (N.I.) (7.5.2024) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(4)(c), Sch. 8 para. 1(6); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b) (with Sch. para. 1(3))

[^V_S_b9b11787-3b4d-c7c7-490a-91710fceedf7]: S. 17(1) substituted (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, s. 8(a), Sch. 1 para. 10; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))

[^V_S_d19556db-167e-57bb-ab48-645a72ef6d15]: Words in s. 17(1)(c) inserted (S.) (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 1(7)(a), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^V_S_815b7092-852d-ef14-12cb-d5fb822afb13]: Words in s. 17(1)(c) inserted (S.) (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 1(7)(b), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^V_S_93efbf39-e735-1c4c-86c5-fab62d7588c4]: S. 17(3) inserted (S.) (25.7.2015) by Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Act 2015 (asp 7), ss. 9(5), 21

[^V_S_5c2351ac-facf-92f8-05c8-4b0b1bb2c2d6]: Ss. 15-17 applied (with modifications) (17.2.1994) by S.I. 1994/342, regs. 1(2)(3), 2(2), 13(3)

[^V_S_4efa7255-acd6-46f6-862a-f1a5e27230ac]: S. 17 applied (with modifications) (S.) (8.8.2013) by Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Act 2013 (asp 13), ss. 6, 13(1), sch. 1 Pts. 1, 2 (with s. 13(2))