26.—(1) The Voter Identification Regulations 2022(1) are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 7 (power to request additional evidence where certain information is unavailable or where the registration officer considers it necessary), in paragraph (7A), after sub-paragraph (c) insert—

“(ca)regulation 25A(3) of the Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008;”.