http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/37/schedule/7/paragraph/5/2024-01-16Elections Act 2022Statute Law Database2024-07-01Expert Participation2024-01-16 SchedulesSchedule 7Overseas electorsPart 1Minor and consequential amendmentsRepresentation of the People Act 19855In section 12 of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (offences as to declarations)—ain subsection (1), for “an overseas elector’s declaration”, in both places, substitute “a relevant declaration”;bafter subsection (1) insert—1AIn subsection (1) “relevant declaration” means—aan overseas elector’s declaration;ba renewal declaration (within the meaning given by section 1D(2)).Sch. 7 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 67(1)Sch. 7 para. 5 in force at 16.1.2024 by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 2
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