F1(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F2(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5)In section 202 of that Act (interpretation) before the definition of “parliamentary election petition” there shall be inserted the following definition—
““overseas elector’s declaration” has the meaning given by section 2 of the Representation of the People Act 1985”.
(6)In Schedule 1 to that Act in rule 28 (issue of poll cards) at the end of paragraph (1) there shall be inserted the words “and a card shall not be sent to any person registered, or to be registered, in pursuance of an overseas elector’s declaration”.
(7)In Schedule 2 to that Act (regulations as to registration)—
(a)at the end of paragraph 4 there shall be inserted—
“(2)Provisions as to the manner in which overseas electors’ declarations, and applications from persons making such declarations, are to be transmitted to the registration officer.”; and
(b)after paragraph 5(1) there shall be inserted—
“(1A)Provisions as to the evidence which shall or may be required, or be deemed sufficient or conclusive evidence, of a person satisfying any of the requirements for qualifying as an overseas elector in respect of any constituency.”
Textual Amendments
F1S. 4(1)-(3) repealed (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 2(3)-(5))
F2S. 4(4) repealed (6.8.1995) by S.I. 1995/1948, reg. 5(2), Sch. 2 para. 9