Citation, commencement and revocations1

1

These Regulations may be cited as The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007.

2

These Regulations come into force 14 days after the day on which they are made.

3

These Regulations apply to the holding of referendums by local authorities in England.

4

The following statutory instruments are revoked—

a

The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 20012;

b

The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) (Consequential Amendments) Order 20013;

c

The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 20044;

d

The Civil Partnerships Act 2004 (Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Order 2005,5 to the extent of Part 3 of Schedule 12.