Elections Act 2022, Paragraph 4 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 02 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
4In section 20 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (qualification to be the Mayor or an Assembly member)—
(a)in subsection (2)(c), for “relevant citizen of the Union” substitute “qualifying EU citizen or an EU citizen with retained rights”;
(b)in subsection (8)—
(i)omit the definitions of “citizen of the Union” and “relevant citizen of the Union”;
(ii)in subsection (8), at the appropriate place insert—
““qualifying EU citizen” and “EU citizen with retained rights” have the same meaning as in the Representation of the People Act 1983 (see sections 203A and 203B of that Act);”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Savings for the amendments by Sch. 8 paras. 3-5 (7.5.2024) by The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1406), regs. 1(2), 17, 18
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 8 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 67(1)
I2Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 1.11.2023 for specified purposes by S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(i)(iii)
I3Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b)
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