Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. I (ss. 1–66) modified by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 2(6)
Section 56 above, except [F1subsection (2) and the words from the beginning to “and” in subsection (4)], applies to Northern Ireland, and—
(a)any decision of a county court upon a point of law under section 56(1) shall be appealable in the same way and subject to the same provisions as a corresponding decision under the law relating to the registration of [F2local electors within the meaning of section 130 of the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962.] and the reference in subsection (3) of that section to the Court of Appeal shall be construed accordingly; and
(b)any power to make rules of court with respect to appeals under that law applies to appeals under this section.
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 24, Sch. 4 para. 17(a)
F2Words substituted by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 24, Sch. 4 para. 17(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2S. 58 applied (N.I.) by S.I. 1986/2250, regs. 2, 3, 5, Sch. 1 Pt. I
C3S. 58 applied (N.I.) by S.I. 1986/1091, regs. 2, 14(3)(4)(5), Sch. 3 Pt. I
C4Ss. 56-58 applied (with modifications) (17.2.1994) by S.I. 1994/342, regs. 1(2)(3), 2(2), 9(4)