SCHEDULE 1
PART 1Repeals
Enactment repealed | Extent of repeal |
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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
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
Section 37(3); Section 40(3); Section 44(5); Section 48(12)(c); Section 52(1)(c) and (4); In section 54
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
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
Section 85(5A); In section 88
Section 90(4); Section 91(5); Section 92(8); In section 94
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 section 162
Section 163(11); Schedule 1 paragraph 3(9); In Schedule 6
In Schedule 6A
In Schedule 7
In Schedule 7A
In Schedule 8, paragraph 2(2); In Schedule 9
In Schedule 10
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
Instrument revoked | Extent of revocation |
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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
— 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
— 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)
— 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)
— 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)
— 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
— paragraph 4(3)(a)(ii), — paragraph 6(2)(b), — in paragraph 7
— 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 Schedule 4
|
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. |
SCHEDULE 2Amendments
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)
“(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)
““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)
“(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 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)
“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)
“(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)
”
.