Statutory Instruments
Representation Of The People, England And Wales
Made
28th February 2014
Laid before Parliament
7th March 2014
Coming into force in accordance with rule 1(2)
The Lord President of the Council in exercise of the powers conferred by section 36(1) and (2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983(1) makes the following Rules.
The Lord President of the Council has consulted the Electoral Commission as required by section 7(1) and (2)(d) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000(2).
1983 c.2; the powers conferred on the Secretary of State by section 36(1) and (2) were made exercisable concurrently by the Lord President of the Council and the Secretary of State by the Lord President of the Council Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1837).