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42.—(1) [F1Paragraphs (3), [F2(3A),] (5) and (6)] below specify the marks to appear against a person’s [F3entry] in the register to indicate that he is registered in one or more [F4of the two registers (those of: parliamentary electors and local government elections)] which are required to be combined.
(2) Where no mark appears against a person’s [F3entry] in the register of electors, this indicates that he is registered in the registers of parliamentary and local government electors.
(3) [F5Subject to paragraph (3B), to] indicate that a relevant citizen of the Union is registered only in the register of local government electors [F6in Wales], the letter “G” shall be placed against his [F3entry].
[F7(3A) To indicate that a qualifying foreign citizen is registered only in the register of local government electors in Wales, the letter “M” shall be placed against the person's entry.]
[F8(3B) To indicate that a relevant citizen of the Union who is registered only in the register of local government electors in Wales is also a qualifying EU citizen or an EU citizen with retained rights, the letter “B” shall be placed against the person’s entry.
(3C) To indicate that a qualifying EU citizen or an EU citizen with retained rights is registered only in the register of local government electors in England, the letter “B” shall be placed against the person’s entry.]
F9(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5) To indicate that any other person is registered only in the register of local government electors, the letter “L” shall be placed against his [F3entry].
(6) To indicate that an overseas elector is registered only in the register of parliamentary electors, the letter “F” shall be placed against his [F3entry].
F10(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 42(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 6(a)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
F2Word in reg. 42(1) inserted (21.1.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(1)(l), Sch. 2 para. 16(3)(a)
F3Word in reg. 42 substituted (1.1.2007) by The Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2910), regs. 1(1), 16
F4Words in reg. 42(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 6(a)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
F5Words in reg. 42(3) substituted (7.5.2024) by The Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1150), regs. 1(2), 35(a)(i) (with reg. 1(4)(a))
F6Words in reg. 42(3) inserted (7.5.2024) by The Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1150), regs. 1(2), 35(a)(ii) (with reg. 1(4)(a))
F7Reg. 42(3A) inserted (21.1.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(1)(l), Sch. 2 para. 16(3)(b)
F8Reg. 42(3B)(3C) inserted (7.5.2024) by The Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1150), regs. 1(2), 35(b) (with reg. 1(4)(a))
F9Reg. 42(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 6(b) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
F10Reg. 42(7) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1310), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 6(b) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 42 in force at 16.2.2001, see reg. 1(1)