The Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/294) (the “2004 Regulations”).

Regulations 3 to 6 amend Schedule 2 to the 2004 Regulations, which sets out modifications to the Parliamentary Elections Rules that have effect when a poll at a parliamentary election is combined with a poll at another election or referendum. Regulation 3 replaces the notice that must be displayed in polling compartments. Regulations 4 to 6 replace the guidance for voters and the form of the declaration to be made by the companion of a voter with disabilities.

Regulation 2 makes various amendments consequential on the enactment of the Localism Act 2011 (c.20), the making of the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1024) and the making of the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/323).

Regulation 7 revokes redundant provisions in the Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3278).

For the application of these Regulations to elections of Police and Crime Commissioners, see the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. xxxx/yyyy).

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument because no impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen.