Part 4Provisions related to the voting and candidacy rights of EU citizens

Amendment of the Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 202315.

(1)

The Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 202340 are amended as follows.

(2)

In regulation 12 (procedure for removal following response to communications), after paragraph (5) insert—

“(6)

Regulation 44(2)(c) of the 2008 Regulations41 (copy of notice to be sent to affected persons)42 does not apply in respect of a notice under section 13A(2) of the 1983 Act43 resulting from the determination mentioned in paragraph (3).”.

(3)

In regulation 14 (confirmation of ceased registration following non-response to communications), after paragraph (3) insert—

“(4)

Regulation 44(2)(c) of the 2008 Regulations does not apply in respect of a notice under section 13A(2) of the 1983 Act resulting from the determination mentioned in paragraph (2)(a).”.