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

Notification of possible ineligibility in the event of non-response

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

17.—(1) This regulation applies where—

(a)the registration officer has given first and second review notices to a relevant person, and

(b)the relevant person has not responded within a reasonable time from the date of the second review notice.

(2) Where this regulation applies, the registration officer must send a notice to a relevant person (a “notification of possible ineligibility”) which must—

(a)include the information set out in regulation 16(3),

(b)state the date of issue of the notice, and

(c)state that if within 14 days beginning with the date of issue the registration officer has not received the information requested—

(i)the registration officer may determine that the person is no longer eligible to vote in a PCC election, and

(ii)the relevant person would not be entitled to appeal against the registration officer’s determination in those circumstances.

(3) A notification of possible ineligibility must be delivered to the relevant person by paper communication to the person’s address, accompanied by a pre-addressed reply envelope, return postage of which must be prepaid.