Schedules

Schedule 7Overseas electors

Part 1Minor and consequential amendments

I1I25Representation of the People Act 1985

In section 12 of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (offences as to declarations)—

a

in subsection (1), for “an overseas elector’s declaration”, in both places, substitute “a relevant declaration”;

b

after subsection (1) insert—

1A

In subsection (1) “relevant declaration” means—

a

an overseas elector’s declaration;

b

a renewal declaration (within the meaning given by section 1D(2)).