The Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) Regulations 2023
PART 1Introduction
1Citation, commencement, extent and savings
2Interpretation
PART 2Review of registration entitlement of relevant citizens of the Union in England and of eligibility of relevant citizens of the Union to vote in PCC elections in Wales
CHAPTER 1Interpretation
3Interpretation
4Meaning of “address” in specified circumstances
CHAPTER 2Review of registration entitlement of relevant citizens of the Union in England
5Duty to determine whether relevant citizens of the Union continue to satisfy the registration criteria
6Procedure for reviewing entitlement to registration – data-based review
7Procedure for reviewing entitlement to registration – correspondence-based review
8Notification of possible removal in the event of non-response
9Requirement to attempt personal contact with relevant person
10Request for further information
11Confirmation of continued registration following review
12Procedure for removal following response to communications
13Confirmation of ceased registration following non-response to communications
CHAPTER 3Review of eligibility of relevant citizens of the Union to vote in a PCC election in Wales
14Duty to determine whether relevant citizens of the Union continue to satisfy eligibility criteria
15Procedure for reviewing eligibility to vote in a PCC election – data-based review
16Procedure for reviewing eligibility to vote in a PCC election – correspondence-based review
17Notification of possible ineligibility in the event of non-response
18Requirement to attempt personal contact with relevant person
19Request for further information
20Confirmation of continued eligibility following review
21Procedure for determination of ineligibility following response to communications
22Confirmation of ceased eligibility following non-response to communications
23Eligibility appeals
CHAPTER 4Supplementary provisions for Chapters 2 and 3
24Applications to register during correspondence-based review
25Information about operation of procedures for reviewing entitlement to registration
26Information about operation of procedures for reviewing eligibility to vote in PCC elections
27Electoral Commission requirements
PART 3Additional provision related to the franchise change for EU citizens
28Date for publication of revised registers for 2024
29Eligibility to vote in election to fill vacancy in office of commissioner: transitional provision
PART 4Amendments relating to applications to register by qualifying EU citizens and EU citizens with retained rights
30Amendment of the 2001 Regulations
31Amendment of regulation 3 (interpretation)
32Amendment of regulation 26 (applications for registration)
33Amendment of regulation 26B (power to request additional evidence where certain information is unavailable or where the registration officer considers it necessary)
34New regulations 26BA (EU citizens: power to request additional evidence of immigration status or historical residency for purposes of determining eligibility to vote in a PCC election in Wales) and 26BB (EU citizens: power to request additional evidence as to change of name)
35Amendment of regulation 42 (marking of names)
PART 5Amendments relating to Police and Crime Commissioner elections
36Amendment of the 2012 Order
37Amendment of the Police and Crime Commissioner (Welsh Forms) Order 2021
PART 6Amendments relating to business referendums
38Amendment of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012
SCHEDULE 1Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012: New Schedule A1
SCHEDULE 2Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012: New Form
SCHEDULE 3Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Welsh Forms) Order 2021: New Form
SCHEDULE 4Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012: New Forms

2023 No. 1150

Local Government, England
Police, England And Wales
Representation Of The People, England And Wales
Town And Country Planning, England

The Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) Regulations 2023

Made

Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2)

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 10ZC(3), 10ZE(4), 13(1), 53(1) and (3), and 201(3) of, and paragraphs 1(2) and (2A) and 3ZA(1) and (2) of Schedule 2 to, the Representation of the People Act 19831, by paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 19902, and by sections 58(1), (5) and (6) and 154(5) (as extended by section 26(3) of the Welsh Language Act 19933) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 20114.

The Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission, in accordance with paragraph 16(5) of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and section 7(1) and (2)(e) and (hc) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20005.

A draft of these Regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament in accordance with section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 19836, section 333(3A) of the Town and Country Planning Act 19907, and section 154(2) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.