Schedules

Schedule 7U.K.Overseas electors

Part 1U.K.Minor and consequential amendments

Representation of the People Act 1985U.K.

5In 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)).”