Representation of the People Act 1983

Valid from 28/09/2021

[F1Part 2 SGeneral exclusions

7SThe publication of any matter, other than an advertisement, relating to the election in—

(a)a newspaper or periodical;

(b)a broadcast made by the British Broadcasting Corporation;

(c)a programme included in any service licensed under Part 1 or 3 of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42) or Part 1 or 2 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55).

8SThe provision of any facilities provided in pursuance of any right conferred on candidates at an election by this Act other than facilities in respect of which expenses fall to be defrayed by virtue of section 96(4) above.

9SThe provision by an individual of his own services which he provides voluntarily in his own time and free of charge.

10(1)Accommodation which is the candidate's sole or main residence.S

(2)The provision by any other individual of accommodation which is his sole or main residence if the provision is made free of charge.

11(1)Transport by a means of transport which was acquired by the candidate principally for his own personal use.S

(2)Transport provided free of charge by any other individual if the means of transport was acquired by him principally for his own personal use.

12(1)Computing or printing equipment which was acquired by the candidate principally for his own personal use.S

(2)The provision by any other individual of computing or printing equipment which was acquired by the individual principally for his own personal use if the provision is made free of charge.]