Elections Act 2022 (c. 37)

Schedules

Schedule 8 U.K. Voting and candidacy rights of EU citizens

Part 2 U.K. Amendments in relation to certain local elections in England and Wales

Greater London Authority Act 1999 U.K.

4 In section 20 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (qualification to be the Mayor or an Assembly member)—

(a) in subsection (2)(c), for “relevant citizen of the Union” substitute “qualifying EU citizen or an EU citizen with retained rights”;

(b) in subsection (8)—

(i) omit the definitions of “citizen of the Union” and “relevant citizen of the Union”;

(ii) in subsection (8), at the appropriate place insert—

• ““qualifying EU citizen” and “EU citizen with retained rights” have the same meaning as in the Representation of the People Act 1983 (see sections 203A and 203B of that Act);”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Savings for the amendments by Sch. 8 paras. 3-5 (7.5.2024) by The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1406), regs. 1(2), 17, 18

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 8 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 67(1)

I2 Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 1.11.2023 for specified purposes by S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(i)(iii)

I3 Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 5(b)