Elections Act 2022 (c. 37)

Schedules

Schedule 6 U.K. Local elections in Northern Ireland and elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly

Part 1 U.K. Local elections in Northern Ireland

21 U.K. In form 1 in the Appendix of Forms (form of nomination paper), for note 3 substitute—

“3 Where a candidate commonly uses a name or names—

(a) that are different from the candidate’s full names as stated on the nomination paper, or

(b) in a different way from the candidate’s full names as stated on the nomination paper,

the commonly used name or names may also appear on the nomination paper; but if they do so, the commonly used name or names (instead of any other name) will appear on the ballot paper.”

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 6 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 67(1)

I2 Sch. 6 para. 21 in force at 1.11.2023 by S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(h)(ii) (with Sch. para. 1(2))