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2Extension of right to vote in local government electionsE+W

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(1)In section 2 of the 1983 Act (local government electors)—

(a)in subsection (1)—

(i)in paragraph (c), for “or a relevant citizen of the Union” substitute “ , a relevant citizen of the Union or (in Wales) a qualifying foreign citizen ”;

(ii)in paragraph (d), after “over” insert “ except in Wales (see subsection (1A)) ”;

(b)after subsection (1) insert—

(1A)In Wales, voting age is 16 years or over.

(2)In section 12 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (entitlement to vote)—

(a)in subsection (1)(a), omit “or fall within the extended franchise for Senedd elections as described in this section”;

(b)omit subsection (1A);

(c)omit subsection (1B).

(3)In section 4 of the 1983 Act (entitlement to be registered as a local government elector)—

(a)in subsection (3)—

(i)in paragraph (c), for “or a relevant citizen of the Union” substitute “ , a relevant citizen of the Union or (in relation to a local government election in Wales) a qualifying foreign citizen ”;

(ii)in paragraph (d), omit “ or, if resident in an area in Wales, is 16 years of age or over”;

(b)omit subsection (3A);

(c)omit subsection (5B).

Commencement Information

I1S. 2(1)(3) in force at 20.3.2021, see s. 175(3)(b) (subject to s.3)

I2S. 2(2) in force at 5.5.2022, see s. 175(5)

I3S. 2(2) in force at 5.5.2022, see s. 175(5)

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