- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made).
(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules amend the European Parliamentary Election Petition Rules 1979 so as—
(1) to give effect to amendments to the Representation of the People Act 1983 contained in the Representation of the People Act 1985 relating to security for costs of petitions (rule 2(2) and (3));
(2) to extend the application of section 119 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (computation of time) to the periods prescribed by Rules 5 and 6 (Rule 2(4)).
(3) to correct certain obsolete references (Rule 2(5)).
The Rules are similar to those made by the Election Petition (Amendment) Rules 1985 (S.I. 1985/1278) in respect of parliamentary elections.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: