SCHEDULE 1

Regulation 4

PART 1Repeals

Enactment repealed

Extent of repeal

Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 M1

In Schedule 5, in rule 16A(3) the words “, European Parliamentary”.

Representation of the People Act 1983 M2

Section 13AB(8)(b);

Section 13B(4)(b);

Section 13BA(12)(b) (but not the “and”);

Section 37(2A);

In section 37ZA(1) the words “and, subject to section 37B,”;

Section 37A;

Section 37B.

Representation of the People Act 1985 M3

Section 3;

In section 15

— subsection (1)(a),

— the word “or” after subsection (1)(b),

— subsection (1)(c),

— in subsection (3) the words “includes European Parliamentary elections but”,

— subsection (5A), and

— in the heading, the words “, European Parliamentary”;

In section 27

— the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “European Parliamentary general election”.

Broadcasting Act 1990 M4

Schedule 20, paragraph 35(5).

The Greater London Authority Act 1999 M5

In section 3(3) the words “or 37A”.

Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 M6

Section 5(2)(b);

Section 7(2)(a) and (b);

Section 8(3)(c);

Section 13(1A);

In section 22

  • — subsection (2)(a)(ii) and the preceding “or”,

  • — subsection 2(b)(ii) and the preceding “or”,

  • — subsection (5)(b);

In section 24(8)(b) the words “, an election to the Gibraltar Parliament”;

Section 28(3A);

Section 30(1)(ba) and (2A);

In section 31

  • — in subsection (3) the words “(other than under subsection (3A))”,

  • — subsection (3A),

  • — subsection (4)(c);

Section 37(3);

Section 40(3);

Section 44(5);

Section 48(12)(c);

Section 52(1)(c) and (4);

In section 54

  • — in subsection (2)(b)(ii) the words “or another member State”,

  • — in subsection (2)(c) the words from “, other than” to “combined region”,

  • — subsections (2A) and (3A),

  • — in subsection (8)

    • — the words “any of the following”,

    • — paragraphs (b) and (c);

Section 55(5A) and (6)(aa);

Section 58(5)(d);

Section 59(2A);

In section 60(4)(b)(i) the words “or the Gibraltar court”;

Section 67(2)(b)(i);

Section 71GA;

Section 71H(3A) and (3B);

Section 71HA;

Section 71O(4);

Section 71R(1A);

In section 71S(3) the words “or corresponding provisions forming part of the law of Gibraltar”;

Section 71U(3);

In section 71W

  • — subsection (2)(d),

  • — in subsection (6) the words “in any part of the United Kingdom”;

In section 71X the definitions of “Gibraltar donation”, “Gibraltar regulated transaction” and “permitted period”;

Section 71Z2(2);

Section 73(11);

In section 74(3) the words “, an election to the Gibraltar Parliament”;

In section 77

  • — in subsection (10) the words “a day within subsection (11) or”,

  • — subsections (11) and (12);

Section 85(5A);

In section 88

  • — in subsection (2)(b) the words from “other than” to “combined region”,

  • — in subsection (3)(c) the words “or any of paragraphs (b) and (d) to (g) of section 54(2A)”;

Section 90(4);

Section 91(5);

Section 92(8);

In section 94

  • — subsection (5A),

  • — in subsection (10)(a) the words “(subject to subsection (11))”,

  • — subsection (11);

Section 94A(4)(b) and the preceding “or”';

Section 95A(11)(b) and the preceding “or”;

Section 95B(11)(b) and the preceding “or”;

Section 150(4);

Section 151(4A);

Section 153(5A);

In section 160

  • — in subsection (1) the definitions of—

    • — “combined region”,

    • — “exempt Gibraltar trust donation”,

    • — “Gibraltar court”,

    • — “Gibraltar elector”,

    • — “Gibraltar party”,

    • — “Gibraltar register”,

  • — in the definition of “qualified auditor” paragraph (b) and the preceding “or”,

  • — subsections (6) and (7);

In section 162

  • — subsection (1)(b),

  • — subsection (3A),

  • — in subsection (6)(a) the words “or exempt Gibraltar trust donation”;

Section 163(11);

Schedule 1 paragraph 3(9);

In Schedule 6

  • — in paragraphs 2(2)(a) and (3)(b) the words “or the Gibraltar register”,

  • — in paragraph 2(4) the words “or 54(2A)(b)”,

  • — in paragraph 2(6) the words “or 54(2A)(d)” and “or as registered in accordance with the Trade Unions and Trade Disputes Act”,

  • — in paragraph 2(8) the words “or 54(2A)(f)”,

  • — in paragraph 2(10) the words “or 54(2A)(g)” and, in paragraph (b), “or Gibraltar”,

  • — in paragraph 2(13) the words “or 55(5A)”,

  • — in paragraph 2(13)(b) the words “or 162(3A)”,

  • — paragraph 6(c);

In Schedule 6A

  • — in paragraph 2(2)(a) the words “or the Gibraltar register”,

  • — in paragraph 2(3) the words “or corresponding provisions forming part of the law of Gibraltar”,

  • — in paragraph 2(4) the words “or section 54(2A)(b)”,

  • — in paragraph 2(6) the words “or section 54(2A)(d)” and “or as registered in accordance with the Trade Unions and Trade Disputes Act”,

  • — in paragraph 2(8) the words “or section 54(2A)(f)”,

  • — in paragraph 2(10) the words “or section 54(2A)(g)”,

  • — in paragraph 2(10)(b) the words “or Gibraltar, as the case may be”,

  • — in paragraph 3(2) the words “or corresponding provisions forming part of the law of Gibraltar”;

In Schedule 7

  • — paragraph 1(8)(b),

  • — paragraph 7(1A), (5A) and (6)(aa),

  • — in paragraph 7(6)(b)(i) the words “or permissible donors by virtue of sub-paragraph (1A)”;

In Schedule 7A

  • — paragraph 4(3A) and (3B),

  • — in paragraph 9(4)(a) the words “or (2A)”,

  • — paragraph 17(2)(d),

  • — in paragraph 17(6) the words “in any part of the United Kingdom”;

In Schedule 8, paragraph 2(2);

In Schedule 9

  • — paragraph 2(3A),

  • — paragraph 4 (and the preceding italic heading),

  • — paragraph 8 (and the preceding italic heading),

  • — in paragraph 9(4)(a)(i) the word “4,”,

  • — paragraph 9(4)(a)(ii) (and the preceding “or”),

  • — in paragraph 9(4)(b) the words “or (ii)”,

  • — in paragraph 9(4)(b)(ii) the words “, or (where paragraph 8 would otherwise apply) the last,”,

  • — in paragraph 9(7)(b)(ii) the word “4,” and the words from “or, as the case may be” to “apply”;

In Schedule 10

  • — paragraph 1(3),

  • — paragraph 2(3A),

  • — paragraph 4 (and the preceding italic heading),

  • — paragraph 8 (and the preceding italic heading),

  • — in paragraph 9(4)(a)(i) the word “4,” ,

  • — paragraph 9(4)(a)(ii) (and the preceding “or”),

  • — in paragraph 9(4)(b) the words “or (ii)”,

  • — in paragraph 9(4)(b)(ii) the words “, or (where paragraph 8 would otherwise apply) the last,”,

  • — in paragraph 9(7)(b)(ii) the word “4,” and the words from “or, as the case may be” to “apply”;

In Schedule 11, paragraph 6(1A), (2A) and (3A).

Electoral Administration Act 2006 M7

Section 44(7)(e);

Section 69(9)(c);

In Schedule 1 paragraphs 17, 41 and 156.

Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 M8

In section 1(1)(b) the words “, the European Parliament”.

Income Tax Act 2007 M9

Section 835B(3)(b) and the preceding “or”.

Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 M10

Section 26;

Section 27;

Section 42(2).

Equality Act 2010 M11

Section 104(8)(b);

Section 106(5)(b).

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 M12

In section 54(5), in the definition of “relevant provision”

— paragraph (e),

— in paragraph (g) the words “, European Parliamentary elections”;

In section 58(7), in the definition of “relevant provision”

— paragraph (e),

— in paragraph (g) the words “, European Parliamentary elections”.

Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 M13

In section 48(2)(a) and (4) the words “and Gibraltar”.

House of Lords Reform Act 2014 M14

Section 6(2)(c).

Recall of MPs Act 2015 M15

In Schedule 3, paragraph 18(2)(b) and (c);

In Schedule 4

— in paragraph 6(1)(a) the words from “(other than” to “combined region)”,

— paragraph 6(4)(b) and (c),

— in paragraph 22 the definitions of “combined region” and “Gibraltar party”.

Investigatory Powers Act 2016 M16

Section 26(3)(e);

Section 111(8)(e).

Data Protection Act 2018 M17

In Schedule 1, paragraph 23(3)(e).

PART 2Revocations

Annotations:
Commencement Information

I2Sch. 1 Pt. 2 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))

Table 1

Instrument revoked

Extent of revocation

The Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 M18

In article 34(a) the words “or the European Parliament”;

Article 43A(3)(b).

The European Parliamentary Election Petition Rules 1979 M19

The whole Rules.

The European Parliamentary Election Petition (Amendment) Rules 1988 M20

The whole Rules.

The Ministry of Defence Police (Defence Police Federation) Regulations 1988 M21

In regulation 7(1)(a) the words “, European Assembly”.

The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992 M22

In Schedule 2, in class F the words “, European Parliamentary”.

The European Parliamentary Elections (Changes to the Franchise and Qualification of Representatives) Regulations 1994 M23

The whole Regulations.

The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Amendment) Regulations 1994 M24

Regulation 4.

The Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) Order 1999 M25

In Schedule 1, paragraph 3.

The European Parliamentary Elections Petition (Amendment) Rules 1999 M26

The whole Rules.

The Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 M27

In regulation 3(1) the definitions of “European Parliamentary overseas elector” and “European Parliamentary overseas elector's declaration”;

Regulation 13;

In regulation 18

— in paragraph (4), the words from “For the purposes of” to the end,

— in paragraph (5), the words from “For the purposes of” to the end,

— in paragraph (7), the words from “For the purposes of” to the end;

In regulation 19(1), the words from “For the purpose of” to the end;

Regulation 22(3);

Regulation 45(4);

In regulation 57(3) the words “(as amended for use also in respect of European Parliamentary elections)”;

In regulation 65(a) the words “, European Parliamentary”;

Regulation 98(6) and (7);

Regulation 103(1)(b) and (2)(b);

In regulation 108

— in paragraph (1)(a) the words “or European Parliamentary”,

— in paragraph 2(b) the words “a European Parliamentary election or”,

— in paragraph (3) the words “a European Parliamentary election,”;

In Schedule 3

— in Form E

  • — the words “European Parliamentary electoral region” and “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]” in each place they appear,

  • — the words “European Parliamentary” and “*[European Parliamentary]” in each place they appear,

— in Form H the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?� [Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”,

Schedules 4 and 4A.

The Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001 M28

In regulation 3(1) the definitions of “European Parliamentary overseas elector” and “European Parliamentary overseas elector's declaration”;

Regulation 13;

In regulation 18

— in paragraph (4) the words from “For the purposes of ” to the end,

— in paragraph (5) the words from “For the purposes of)” to the end,

— in paragraph (7) the words from “For the purposes of” to the end;

In regulation 19(1) the words from “For the purposes of” to the end;

Regulation 22(3);

Regulation 42(3), (4) and (7);

Regulation 45(4);

In regulation 57(3) the words “(as amended for use also in respect of European Parliamentary elections)”;

Regulation 65;

Regulation 69(3);

Regulation 72(5) and (6);

Regulation 74(4);

In regulation 77

— paragraph (2)(b) but not the “and”,

— in paragraph 2(c) the words “or (b)”;

Regulation 78(2A)(b) and the preceding “and”;

Regulation 90(2);

Regulation 97(5) and (6);

Regulation 102(1)(b) and (2)(b);

In regulation 107

— in sub-paragraph (1)(a) the words “or European Parliamentary”,

— paragraphs (2) and (3);

In Schedule 3

— in Form E

  • — the words “European Parliamentary electoral region” and “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]” in each place they appear,

  • — the words “European Parliamentary” and “*[European Parliamentary]” in each place they appear,

— in Form H the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?� [Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”,

Schedules 4 and 4A.

The European Parliamentary Elections (Franchise of Relevant Citizens of the Union) Regulations 2001 M29

The whole Regulations.

The European Parliamentary Election Petition (Amendment) Rules 2003 M30

The whole Rules.

The European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004 M31

The whole Regulations.

The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2004 M32

The whole Regulations.

The European Parliamentary Elections (Common Electoral Principles) Regulations 2004 M33

The whole Regulations.

The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Order 2005 M34

In Schedule 8, paragraphs 2 and 3;

In Schedule 9, paragraph 2.

The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 M35

In rule 2(1) the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “local counting area”;

Rule 2(2)(b);

In Schedule 3

— in rule 21(4)(b) the words “local counting area,”,

— in rule 26(10) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([specify colour] ballot paper) VOTE ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”,

— in paragraph 45(8)(a) the words “local counting area,”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in the “Back of statement” of the “Form of Postal Voting Statement (for use where there is a joint issue and receipt of postal ballot papers)” the words “*[European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?� [Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in the “Form of Declaration to be made by the companion of a voter with disabilities” the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.

The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 M36

In rule 2(1) the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “local counting area”;

Rule 2(2)(b);

In Schedule 3

— in rule 21(4)(b) the words “local counting area,”,

— in rule 26(10) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”,

— in rule 45(7)(a) the words “local counting area,”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in the “Back of statement” of the “Form of Postal Voting Statement (for use where there is a joint issue and receipt of postal ballot papers)” the words “*[European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?� [Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in the “Form of Declaration to be made by the companion of a voter with disabilities” the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.

National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2007 M37

In article 2(1) the definition of “European Parliamentary election”;

In article 110

— paragraph (3)(a)(iii),

— in paragraph (3)(b) the words “, the European Parliament”;

Article 112;

In article 117(2)(a) the words “the European Parliament,”;

Article 118(3)(c);

In article 123

— paragraph (1)(a)(iii),

— in paragraph (1)(b) the words “, the European Parliament”;

Article 125.

Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 M38

In Schedule 1, in class E the words “, European Parliamentary”.

The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 M39

In regulation 2

— the definition of “European Parliamentary election”,

— paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum” ;

In Schedule 3

— in rule 2(1) the definition of “local counting area”,

— in rule 23(4)(b) the words “local counting area”,

— in rule 28(10) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”,

— in rule 47(9)(a) the words “local counting area,”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in Form 7(1) the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?�[Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in Form 14 the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name ofRegion, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.

The Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007 M40

In rule 2(1) the definition of “European Parliamentary election”;

In rule 5(1)(a) the words “, European Parliamentary election”;

In Schedule 5

— in rule 2(1)

  • — the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “local counting area”,

  • — in the definition of “relevant election or referendum” paragraph (b),

— in rule 22(3)(b) the words “, European Parliamentary local counting area”,

— in rule 49(7)(a) the words “, local counting area”;

In Schedule 6

— in rule 2(1)

  • — the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “local counting area”,

  • — paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum”,

— in rule 23(3)(b) the words “, European Parliamentary local counting area”,

— in rule 50(7)(a) the words “, local counting area”;

In Schedule 7

— in rule 2(1)

  • — the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “local counting area”,

  • — paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum”,

— in rule 22(3)(b) the words “, European Parliamentary local counting area”,

— in rule 49(7)(a) the words “, local counting area”;

In rule 2(1) of Schedule 8, paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum”;

In Schedule 10

— in Form 11A the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?�[Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”

— in Form 17, in Notice AA1 the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.”,

— in Form 19A the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.

The European Parliament (House of Lords Disqualification) Regulations 2008 M41

The whole Regulations.

The Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008 M42

In regulation 3(1) the definitions of “European Parliamentary overseas elector” and “European Parliamentary overseas elector's declaration”;

Regulation 14;

Regulation 20(5) and (10);

Regulation 21(2);

Regulation 23(3);

Regulation 53(4);

In regulation 59(8)(b) the words “or European Parliamentary”;

In regulation 62(3) the words”(as amended for use also in respect of European Parliamentary elections)”;

Regulation 102(1)(b) and (2)(b);

In regulation 106(1)(a) the words “or European Parliamentary”;

In Schedule 3, in Form E the words “European Parliamentary/”;

Schedule 4.

The European Parliamentary Elections (Franchise of Relevant Citizens of the Union) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 M43

The whole Regulations.

The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 M44

The whole Regulations.

The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 M45

The whole Regulations.

The Members of the European Parliament (Salaries of Members of the Greater London Authority) Order 2011 M46

The whole Order.

The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012 M47

In regulation 2(1)

— the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “European Parliamentary general election”,

— paragraph (c) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum”;

In regulation 10

— paragraph (2)(e) and (f),

— in paragraph (3) the word “(f),”;

In Schedule 5

— in rule 12(4)(b) the words “local counting area,”,

— in rule 17(10) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([Specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”,

— in rule 38(7)(a) the words “local counting area,”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in the “Form of Postal Voting Statement (for use where there is joint issue and receipt of postal ballot papers)” the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?�[Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in the Form of declaration made by the companion of a voter or proxy with disabilities the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.

The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012 M48

In regulation 2(1)

— the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “European Parliamentary general election”,

— paragraph (c) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum” ;

In regulation 17

— paragraph (3)(f) and (g),

— in paragraph (4) the word “(g),”;

In Schedule 4, Table 8;

In Schedule 5

— in rule 12(4)(b) the words “local counting area,”,

— in rule 17(10) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([Specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”,

— in rule 38(9)(a) the words “local counting area,”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in the “Form of Postal Voting Statement (for use where there is joint issue and receipt of postal ballot papers)” the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?�[Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in the Form of declaration made by the companion of a voter or proxy with disabilities the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.

Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 M49

Article 8(3)(b);

Article 13(1)(b);

In Schedule 2

— paragraph 3(4)(b) and the preceding “or”,

— paragraph 4(2)(a)(ii), but not the “or”,

— in paragraph 4(3)(a) the words

  • — “or (b)”,

  • — “(in each case)”,

  • — “, as the case may be”,

— paragraph 4(3)(a)(ii),

— paragraph 6(2)(b),

— in paragraph 7

  • — in sub-paragraph (6) the words “or (b)”,

  • — sub-paragraph (6)(b) and the preceding “or”,

— paragraph 7(7)(b),

— paragraph 8(1)(a)(ii),

— in paragraph 13(1)(a) the words “or paragraph 3 of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”,

— in paragraph 13(1)(b) the words “or paragraph 7(6) of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”,

— in paragraph 16(4A)(b) the words “ or paragraph 26 of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”,

— in paragraph 17(4)(a) the words “or paragraph 3 of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”,

— in paragraph 17(4)(b) the words “or paragraph 7(6) of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”,

— in paragraph 42A(5)(b)(ii) the words “or paragraph 6(9) of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”,

— in paragraph 45(2)(b) the words “local counting area”,

— in paragraph 56(3) the words “local counting area”,

— in paragraph 59B—

  • — in sub-paragraph (1) the words “or paragraph 3 of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”,

  • — in sub-paragraph (2) the words “or, as the case may be, paragraph 31B(2) to (11) of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”;

In Schedule 4

  • — in paragraph 1(2)

    • — section 15 (1)(a) and (c),

    • — section 15(1)(d)(ii),

    • — section 15(3)(a)(i),

  • — paragraph 2 and the preceding italic heading,

  • — in paragraph 19 the words “local counting area” (in the substituted paragraph (3A)(b)(i)),

  • — in paragraph 42(3) the words “local counting area” (in the inserted paragraph (1C)(a)),

  • — in Form 19 the words “/local counting area”,

  • — in Form 20 the words “/local counting area”.

The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 M50

In Regulation 2

— the definition of “European Parliamentary election”,

— paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant election”;

In Schedule 4

— in paragraph 3 the words “, but the returning officer at a European Parliamentary election shall not discharge those functions”,

— paragraph 8(1)(a),

— paragraphs 9 to 14 (and the italic heading above paragraph 9);

In Schedule 5

— rule 2(1)(f),

— in rule 13(4)(b) the words “local counting area,”,

— in rule 18(10) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([Specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”,

— in rule 37(7)(a) the words “local counting area,”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in Form 6 the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?�[Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in Form 14 the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.

The European Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Regulations 2013 M51

The whole Regulations.

The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 M52

The whole Regulations.

The Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2013 M53

Article 10 and the italic heading above it;

The Schedule.

The European Parliamentary Elections (Anonymous Registration) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2014 M54

The whole Regulations.

The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 M55

In article 2

— the definition of “European Parliamentary election”,

— paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum”;

In Schedule 3

— in rule 2(1) the definition of “local counting area”,

— in rule 23(4)(b) the words “, local counting area”,

— in rule 28(8)(b) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([Specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”,

— in rule 50(8)(a) the words “local counting area”,

— in the Appendix of Forms, in Form 7(1) the words the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?� [Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”

— in the Appendix of Forms, in Form 14 the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”;

Schedule 4, paragraph 1.

The European Political Parties and European Political Foundations Regulations 2017 M56

The whole Regulations.

The European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2018 M57

The whole Regulations.

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SCHEDULE 2Amendments

Regulation 5

PART 1Amendments to Acts

Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986

1.

(1)

The Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 M58 is amended as follows.

(2)

In rule 5(2) of Schedule 2 for “boundaries of the electoral regions” to the end substitute “ boundaries of the English regions specified in sub-paragraph (2A) as they exist on the most recent ordinary council-election day before the review date ”.

(3)

After rule 5(2) insert—

“(2A)

The English regions listed in column (1) of the Table below comprise the areas specified in column (2) of the Table (and a reference to an area specified in column (2) of the Table is to that area as it is for the time being).

Table

(1)

(2)

Name of Region

Area included

East Midlands

County of Derby

County of Derbyshire

County of Leicester

County of Leicestershire

County of Lincolnshire

County of Northamptonshire

County of Nottingham

County of Nottinghamshire

County of Rutland

Eastern

County of Bedford

County of Central Bedfordshire

County of Cambridgeshire

County of Essex

County of Hertfordshire

County of Luton

County of Norfolk

County of Peterborough

County of Southend-on-Sea

County of Suffolk

County of Thurrock

London

Greater London

North East

County of Darlington

County of Durham

County of Hartlepool

County of Middlesbrough

County of Northumberland

County of Redcar and Cleveland

County of Stockton-On-Tees

County of Tyne and Wear

North West

County of Blackburn with Darwen

County of Cheshire East

County of Cheshire West and Chester

County of Cumbria

County of Greater Manchester

County of Halton

County of Lancashire

County of Merseyside

County of Warrington

South East

County of Berkshire

County of Brighton and Hove

County of Buckinghamshire

County of East Sussex

County of Hampshire

County of Isle of Wight

County of Kent

County of the Medway Towns

County of Milton Keynes

County of Oxfordshire

County of Portsmouth

County of Southampton

County of Surrey

County of West Sussex

South West

County of Bath and North East Somerset

County of Bournemouth

County of the City of Bristol

County of Cornwall

County of Devon

County of Dorset

County of Gloucestershire

County of North Somerset

County of Plymouth

County of Poole

County of Somerset

County of South Gloucestershire

County of Swindon

County of Torbay

County of Wiltshire

Isles of Scilly

West Midlands

County of Herefordshire

County of Shropshire

County of Staffordshire

County of Stoke-on-Trent

County of Telford and Wrekin

County of Warwickshire

County of West Midlands

County of Worcestershire

Yorkshire and the Humber

County of the City of Kingston upon Hull

County of the East Riding of Yorkshire

County of North East Lincolnshire

County of North Lincolnshire

County of North Yorkshire

County of South Yorkshire

County of West Yorkshire

County of York”

(4)

In paragraph 9 of Schedule 2A for the definition of “English region” substitute—

““English region” means a region specified in rule 5(2A) of Schedule 2 as the region existed on the day referred to in rule 5(2) of that Schedule;”.

Reserve Forces Act 1996

2.

In section 125(a) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 M59 for “a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly or a Member of the European Parliament” substitute “ or a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly ”.

Greater London Authority Act 1999

3.

In section 25(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 M60

(a)

after paragraph (a) insert “ or ”; and

(b)

omit paragraphs (b) and (ba).

Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000

4.

(1)

The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 M61 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 28(8)—

(a)

at the end of paragraph (a) insert “ and ”;

(b)

omit paragraphs (c) and (d).

(3)

In section 60(1) for the words “In relation to courts in any part of the United Kingdom, provision” substitute “ Provision ”.

(4)

In section 88(2)—

(a)

at the end of paragraph (cc) insert “ or ”;

(b)

omit paragraphs (d) and (e).

(5)

In section 92(7) for “(11)” substitute “ (10) ”.

(6)

In section 162(4) for “subsections (3) and (3A)” substitute “ subsection (3) ”.

(7)

In paragraph 2(1)(a) of Schedule 8A for sub-paragraph (ii) substitute—

“(ii)

a broadcast made by the British Broadcasting Corporation or by Sianel Pedwar Cymru, or”.

(8)

In Schedule 9, in each of the following provisions for “4, 5, 6, 7 or 8” substitute “ 5, 6 or 7 ”

(a)

paragraph 9(1)(a)(ii) and (b);

(b)

paragraph 9(2)(a);

(c)

paragraph 9(3)(b);

(d)

paragraph 10(1)(b);

(e)

paragraph 10(3)(b);

(f)

paragraph 10(4)(a);

(g)

paragraph 10(5);

(h)

paragraph 11(1)(b);

(i)

paragraph 11(3)(b);

(j)

paragraph 11(5)(a)(i);

(k)

paragraph 11(6).

(9)

In the heading before paragraph 11 of Schedule 9 for “paragraphs 4 to 8” substitute “ paragraphs 5 to 7 ”.

(10)

In paragraph 11 of Schedule 9, in each of the following provisions for “4, 5, 7 or 8” substitute “ 5 or 7 ”

(a)

subparagraph (4);

(b)

subparagraph (5)(a)(ii).

(11)

In Schedule 10, in each of the following provisions for “4 to 8” substitute “ 5 to 7 ”

(a)

paragraph 9(1)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii);

(b)

paragraph 9(2);

(c)

paragraph 10(1)(b);

(d)

paragraph 11(1)(a).

(12)

In Schedule 10, in each of the following provisions for “4, 5, 6, 7 or 8” substitute “ 5, 6 or 7 ”

(a)

paragraph 9(3)(b);

(b)

paragraph 10(3)(b);

(c)

paragraph 10(4)(a);

(d)

paragraph 10(5);

(e)

paragraph 11(3)(b);

(f)

paragraph 11(5)(a)(i);

(g)

paragraph 11(6).

(13)

In the heading before paragraph 11 of Schedule 10 for “paragraphs 4 to 8” substitute “ paragraphs 5 to 7 ”.

(14)

In paragraph 11 of Schedule 10, in each of the following provisions for “4, 5, 7 or 8” substitute “ 5 or 7 ”

(a)

subparagraph (4);

(b)

subparagraph (5)(a)(ii).

PART 2Amendments to secondary legislation

Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990

5.

(1)

The Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 M62 is amended as follows.

(2)

In regulation 2 for “a member State” substitute “ the United Kingdom ”.

(3)

In the Schedule omit paragraph 1(b), but not the “or”.

Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001

6.

In Regulation 42 of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 M63

(a)

in paragraph (1)—

(i)

for “Paragraphs (3) to (7)” substitute “ Paragraphs (3), (5) and (6) ”;

(ii)

for the words from “of the four registers” to “European Parliamentary overseas electors)” substitute “of the two registers (those of: parliamentary electors and local government elections);

(b)

omit paragraphs (4) and (7).

Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007

7.

In Table 2 of Schedule 2 to the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 M64

(a)

in the first column omit the words “, European Parliamentary”;

(b)

in the first row of the second column for the words from “In subsection (1),” to “paragraphs (a) to (c),” substitute—
“In subsection (1), at the end of paragraph (b), insert—

“or,

(d)

a mayoral election and an election of one or more of the descriptions specified in paragraph (b),”.

(c)

in the second row of the second column for “subsections (5) and (5A)” substitute “ subsection (5) ”.

Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008

8.

In Regulation 51 of the Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008 M65

(a)

in paragraph (1)—

(i)

for “Paragraphs (3) to (7)” substitute “ Paragraphs (3), (5) and (6) ”;

(ii)

for the words from “of the four registers” to “European Parliamentary overseas electors)” substitute “ of the two registers (those of: parliamentary electors and local electors) ”;

(b)

omit paragraphs (4) and (7).

Electoral Law (Polling Station Scheme) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2010

9.

In regulation 7(4) of the Electoral Law (Polling Station Scheme) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2010 M66

(a)

after paragraph (b) insert “ or ”;

(b)

omit paragraph (d) and the preceding “or”.

Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012

10.

In Schedule 4 to the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012 M67

(a)

in the first column of Table 2 omit the word “, European”;

(b)

in the second column of Table 2 for the words from “After subsection (1)(c)” to “paragraphs (a) to (c),” substitute—
“After subsection (1)(b) insert—

“or

(d)

a referendum and an election of one or more of the descriptions specified in paragraph (b),”.

(c)

in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of Regulation 65 (combination of polls), in the second column omit the words “, European Parliamentary”;

(d)

in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Schedule 3, Form E”, in the second column—

(i)

for “After “European Parliamentary electoral area” insert “ Referendum voting area… ”.” substitute “After “Local government electoral area(s)” insert “ Referendum voting area… ”.”,

(ii)

for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary] election”, in both places where they occur, insert “ *[referendum] ”.” substitute “After the words “*[local government] election” in both places where they occur, insert “ *[referendum] ”.”,

(iii)

for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]”, in both places where they occur, insert “ *[voting area] ”.” substitute “After the words “*[electoral area], in both places where they occur, insert “*[voting area]”.”

Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012

11.

In Schedule 4 to the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012 M68

(a)

in the first column of Table 2 omit the word “, European”;

(b)

in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Regulation 65 (combination of polls)”, in the second column omit the words “European Parliamentary”;

(c)

In Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Schedule 3, Form E”, in the second column—

(i)

for “After “European Parliamentary electoral area” insert “ Referendum voting area… ”.” substitute “After “Local government electoral area(s)” insert “ Referendum voting area… ”.”,

(ii)

for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary] election”, in both places where they occur, insert “ *[referendum] ”.” substitute “After the words “*[local government] election” in both places where they occur, insert “ *[referendum] ”.”,

(iii)

for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]”, in both places where they occur, insert “ *[voting area] ”.” substitute “After the words “*[electoral area], in both places where they occur, insert “*[voting area]”.”.

Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012

12.

Paragraph 42A(5)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 M69 is amended as follows—

(a)

at the end of subparagraph (iv) insert “ or ”;

(b)

omit subparagraph (vi) and the preceding “or”.

Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012

13.

(1)

The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 M70 are amended as follows.

(2)

In regulation 12(6)—

(a)

at the end of subparagraph (a) insert “ and ”;

(b)

omit subparagraph (c) and the preceding “and”.

(3)

In Schedule 4—

(a)

in the first column of Table 2 omit the word “, European”;

(b)

in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Regulation 65 (combination of polls)”, in the second column omit the words “, European Parliamentary”;

(c)

in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Schedule 3, Form E” in the second column—

(i)

for “After “European Parliamentary electoral area” insert “ Neighbourhood area… ”.” substitute “After “Local government electoral area(s)” insert “ Neighbourhood area… ”.”,

(ii)

for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary] election”, in both places where they occur, insert “ *[referendum] ”.” substitute “After the words “*[local government] election” in both places where they occur, insert “ *[referendum] ”.”,

(iii)

for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]”, in both places where they occur, insert “ *[neighbourhood area] ”.” substitute “After the words “*[electoral area], in both places where they occur, insert “*[neighbourhood area]”.”.

Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017

14.

(1)

The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 M71 is amended as follows.

(2)

In paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2—

(a)

omit the words “, European Parliamentary”;

(b)

for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a)

in subsection (1), at the end of paragraph (b), there were inserted—

“(ca)

a combined authority mayoral election and an election of one or more of the descriptions specified in paragraph (b) or a local authority mayoral election,”.

(c)

in paragraph (b) for “subsections (5) and (5A)” substitute “ subsection (5) ”.