Citation, commencement and extent1.

(1)

This Order may be cited as the European Parliamentary Elections (Miscellaneous Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2015.

(2)

It comes into force on the day after the day on which it is made.

(3)

It extends to each part of the United Kingdom and to Gibraltar.

Amendments to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20002.

The amendments to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20002 specified in the Schedule have effect.

Transitional provision3.

Paragraph 5 of the Schedule does not affect the punishment of an offence committed before the day on which this Order comes into force.

John Penrose
Minister for Constitutional Reform
Cabinet Office