2018 No. 1310
Exiting The European Union
Representation Of The People
Political Parties
National Election Expenditure
The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Sift requirements satisfied 5th September 2018
Made 3rd December 2018
Laid before Parliament 6th December 2018
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1

The requirements of paragraphs 3(2) and 17(2) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (relating to the appropriate Parliamentary procedure for these Regulations) have been satisfied.
2018 c. 16.
The Minister for the Cabinet Office makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 8(1), 23(1) and (6), and 24(3) of, and paragraph 21(b) of Schedule 7 to, that Act.

1 Citation, commencement and extent
These Regulations may be cited as the European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 and come into force on 31st December 2020.
Reg. 1 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
Words in reg. 1 substituted (25.10.2019) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1389), regs. 1, 2(2)

2
Any amendment, repeal or revocation made by these Regulations has the same extent as the provision to which it relates .
Reg. 2 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
Section 24(3) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 provides that regulations under section 8(1) or 23 of that Act may make provision extending to Gibraltar for purposes relating to European Parliamentary elections. These Regulations extend to Gibraltar to the extent that the amendment, repeal or revocation of a provision which extends to Gibraltar also extends to Gibraltar.

3 Cessation of rights, etc.
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Reg. 3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 5 para. 57(2) (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 4

4 Repeals and revocations
The provisions listed in Schedule 1 are repealed or revoked to the extent specified.
Reg. 4 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))

5 Amendments
Schedule 2 has effect.
Reg. 5 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))

6 Saving
Despite the repeal of the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002 by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, Schedule 1 to that Act (electoral regions in England and Gibraltar) continues to have effect on and after 31st December 2020 as it had effect immediately before that day for the purposes of the definition of “electoral region” in section 8(1) of the European Parliament (Pay and Pensions) Act 1979 .
Reg. 6 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
2002 c. 24.
Words in reg. 6 substituted (25.10.2019) by The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1389), regs. 1, 2(3)
1979 c. 50. In the definition of “electoral region” in section 8(1), the reference to the European Parliament was substituted for the reference to the European Assembly by section 3(1) of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1986 (c. 58).
Signed by the authority of the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Chloe Smith Minister for the Constitution Cabinet Office
SCHEDULE 1
Regulation 4

PART 1 Repeals
Enactment repealed	Extent of repeal
Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962	In Schedule 5, in rule 16A(3) the words “, European Parliamentary”.
Representation of the People Act 1983	Section 13AB(8)(b); Section 13B(4)(b); Section 13BA(12)(b) (but not the “and”); Section 37(2A); In section 37ZA(1) the words “and, subject to section 37B,”; Section 37A; Section 37B.
Representation of the People Act 1985	Section 3; In section 15 — subsection (1)(a), — the word “or” after subsection (1)(b), — subsection (1)(c), — in subsection (3) the words “includes European Parliamentary elections but”, — subsection (5A), and — in the heading, the words “, European Parliamentary”; In section 27 — the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “European Parliamentary general election”.
Broadcasting Act 1990	Schedule 20, paragraph 35(5).
The Greater London Authority Act 1999	In section 3(3) the words “or 37A”.
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000	Section 5(2)(b); Section 7(2)(a) and (b); Section 8(3)(c); Section 13(1A); In section 22 — subsection (2)(a)(ii) and the preceding “or”, — subsection 2(b)(ii) and the preceding “or”, — subsection (5)(b); In section 24(8)(b) the words “, an election to the Gibraltar Parliament”; Section 28(3A); Section 30(1)(ba) and (2A); In section 31 — in subsection (3) the words “(other than under subsection (3A))”, — subsection (3A), — subsection (4)(c); Section 37(3); Section 40(3); Section 44(5); Section 48(12)(c); Section 52(1)(c) and (4); In section 54 — in subsection (2)(b)(ii) the words “or another member State”, — in subsection (2)(c) the words from “, other than” to “combined region”, — subsections (2A) and (3A), — in subsection (8) — the words “any of the following”, — paragraphs (b) and (c); Section 55(5A) and (6)(aa); Section 58(5)(d); Section 59(2A); In section 60(4)(b)(i) the words “or the Gibraltar court”; Section 67(2)(b)(i); Section 71GA; Section 71H(3A) and (3B); Section 71HA; Section 71O(4); Section 71R(1A); In section 71S(3) the words “or corresponding provisions forming part of the law of Gibraltar”; Section 71U(3); In section 71W — subsection (2)(d), — in subsection (6) the words “in any part of the United Kingdom”; In section 71X the definitions of “Gibraltar donation”, “Gibraltar regulated transaction” and “permitted period”; Section 71Z2(2); Section 73(11); In section 74(3) the words “, an election to the Gibraltar Parliament”; In section 77 — in subsection (10) the words “a day within subsection (11) or”, — subsections (11) and (12); Section 85(5A); In section 88 — in subsection (2)(b) the words from “other than” to “combined region”, — in subsection (3)(c) the words “or any of paragraphs (b) and (d) to (g) of section 54(2A)”; Section 90(4); Section 91(5); Section 92(8); In section 94 — subsection (5A), — in subsection (10)(a) the words “(subject to subsection (11))”, — subsection (11); Section 94A(4)(b) and the preceding “or”'; Section 95A(11)(b) and the preceding “or”; Section 95B(11)(b) and the preceding “or”; Section 150(4); Section 151(4A); Section 153(5A); In section 160 — in subsection (1) the definitions of— — “combined region”, — “exempt Gibraltar trust donation”, — “Gibraltar court”, — “Gibraltar elector”, — “Gibraltar party”, — “Gibraltar register”, — in the definition of “qualified auditor” paragraph (b) and the preceding “or”, — subsections (6) and (7); In section 162 — subsection (1)(b), — subsection (3A), — in subsection (6)(a) the words “or exempt Gibraltar trust donation”; Section 163(11); Schedule 1 paragraph 3(9); In Schedule 6 — in paragraphs 2(2)(a) and (3)(b) the words “or the Gibraltar register”, — in paragraph 2(4) the words “or 54(2A)(b)”, — in paragraph 2(6) the words “or 54(2A)(d)” and “or as registered in accordance with the Trade Unions and Trade Disputes Act”, — in paragraph 2(8) the words “or 54(2A)(f)”, — in paragraph 2(10) the words “or 54(2A)(g)” and, in paragraph (b), “or Gibraltar”, — in paragraph 2(13) the words “or 55(5A)”, — in paragraph 2(13)(b) the words “or 162(3A)”, — paragraph 6(c); In Schedule 6A — in paragraph 2(2)(a) the words “or the Gibraltar register”, — in paragraph 2(3) the words “or corresponding provisions forming part of the law of Gibraltar”, — in paragraph 2(4) the words “or section 54(2A)(b)”, — in paragraph 2(6) the words “or section 54(2A)(d)” and “or as registered in accordance with the Trade Unions and Trade Disputes Act”, — in paragraph 2(8) the words “or section 54(2A)(f)”, — in paragraph 2(10) the words “or section 54(2A)(g)”, — in paragraph 2(10)(b) the words “or Gibraltar, as the case may be”, — in paragraph 3(2) the words “or corresponding provisions forming part of the law of Gibraltar”; In Schedule 7 — paragraph 1(8)(b), — paragraph 7(1A), (5A) and (6)(aa), — in paragraph 7(6)(b)(i) the words “or permissible donors by virtue of sub-paragraph (1A)”; In Schedule 7A — paragraph 4(3A) and (3B), — in paragraph 9(4)(a) the words “or (2A)”, — paragraph 17(2)(d), — in paragraph 17(6) the words “in any part of the United Kingdom”; In Schedule 8, paragraph 2(2); In Schedule 9 — paragraph 2(3A), — paragraph 4 (and the preceding italic heading), — paragraph 8 (and the preceding italic heading), — in paragraph 9(4)(a)(i) the word “4,”, — paragraph 9(4)(a)(ii) (and the preceding “or”), — in paragraph 9(4)(b) the words “or (ii)”, — in paragraph 9(4)(b)(ii) the words “, or (where paragraph 8 would otherwise apply) the last,”, — in paragraph 9(7)(b)(ii) the word “4,” and the words from “or, as the case may be” to “apply”; In Schedule 10 — paragraph 1(3), — paragraph 2(3A), — paragraph 4 (and the preceding italic heading), — paragraph 8 (and the preceding italic heading), — in paragraph 9(4)(a)(i) the word “4,” , — paragraph 9(4)(a)(ii) (and the preceding “or”), — in paragraph 9(4)(b) the words “or (ii)”, — in paragraph 9(4)(b)(ii) the words “, or (where paragraph 8 would otherwise apply) the last,”, — in paragraph 9(7)(b)(ii) the word “4,” and the words from “or, as the case may be” to “apply”; In Schedule 11, paragraph 6(1A), (2A) and (3A).
Electoral Administration Act 2006	Section 44(7)(e); Section 69(9)(c); In Schedule 1 paragraphs 17, 41 and 156.
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006	In section 1(1)(b) the words “, the European Parliament”.
Income Tax Act 2007	Section 835B(3)(b) and the preceding “or”.
Political Parties and Elections Act 2009	Section 26; Section 27; Section 42(2).
Equality Act 2010	Section 104(8)(b); Section 106(5)(b).
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011	In section 54(5), in the definition of “relevant provision” — paragraph (e), — in paragraph (g) the words “, European Parliamentary elections”; In section 58(7), in the definition of “relevant provision” — paragraph (e), — in paragraph (g) the words “, European Parliamentary elections”.
Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014	In section 48(2)(a) and (4) the words “and Gibraltar”.
House of Lords Reform Act 2014	Section 6(2)(c).
Recall of MPs Act 2015	In Schedule 3, paragraph 18(2)(b) and (c); In Schedule 4 — in paragraph 6(1)(a) the words from “(other than” to “combined region)”, — paragraph 6(4)(b) and (c), — in paragraph 22 the definitions of “combined region” and “Gibraltar party”.
Investigatory Powers Act 2016	Section 26(3)(e); Section 111(8)(e).
Data Protection Act 2018	In Schedule 1, paragraph 23(3)(e).
Sch. 1 Pt. 1 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
1962 c. 14 (N.I.). Rule 16A of Schedule 5 was inserted by paragraph 55 of Schedule 1 to the Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2977).
1983 c. 2. Section 13AB was inserted by section 16(3) of the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (c. 6) Section 13B was substituted by paragraph 6 of Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People Act 2000 (c. 2) and amended by section 6(1) of the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33) (“the 2006 Act”). Section 13BA was inserted by section 6(2) of the 2006 Act. Section 37 was amended by paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29), section 50(1) of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28) (“the 2007 Act”) and section 6(16) of the Wales Act 2017 (c. 4) (“the 2017 Act”). Section 37ZA was inserted by section 6(17) of the 2017 Act. Sections 37A and 37B were inserted by section 60(2) of the 2007 Act and section 37B was amended by section 6(18), (19) and (20) of the 2017 Act.
1985 c. 50. Section 3 was substituted by paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 to the Representation of the People Act 2000 (c. 2) and amended by section 141(b) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41) and paragraph 17 of Schedule 1 to the Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22). Section 15(5A) was inserted by paragraph 7 of Schedule 7 to the Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26). In section 15 and the heading to that section, and in section 27 the references to the European Parliament and European Parliamentary were substituted for the references to the European Assembly by section 3(1) of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1986 (c. 58).
1990 c. 42.
1999 c. 29. Section 3(3) was amended by section 60(3) of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28).
2000 c. 41. Sections 7(2)(a) and (b), and 8(3)(c) were amended by paragraph 8 of Schedule 3 to the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002 (c. 24). Part 4A was inserted by section 61(1) of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22) (“the 2006 Act”). Sections 77(12) and 92(8) were amended by paragraph 121(c) of Schedule 9 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22). Section 94A was inserted by section 27(3) of the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4) and sections 95A and 95B were inserted by section 33(2) of that Act. Schedule 6A was inserted by section 61(5) of the 2006 Act and Schedule 7A was inserted by paragraph 99 of Schedule 1 to that Act. Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2001/1184; 2004/366; 2008/1319; 2009/185; 2012/2404; 2015/1982.
2006 c. 22.
2006 c. 33.
2007 c. 3. Section 835B was inserted by paragraph 77 of Schedule 7 to the Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010 (c. 8).
2009 c. 12.
2010 c. 15.
2011 c. 13.
2014 c. 4.
2014 c. 24.
2015 c. 25.
2016 c. 25.
2018 c. 12.

PART 2 Revocations
Table 1
Instrument revoked	Extent of revocation
The Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976	In article 34(a) the words “or the European Parliament”; Article 43A(3)(b).
The European Parliamentary Election Petition Rules 1979	The whole Rules.
The European Parliamentary Election Petition (Amendment) Rules 1988	The whole Rules.
The Ministry of Defence Police (Defence Police Federation) Regulations 1988	In regulation 7(1)(a) the words “, European Assembly”.
The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992	In Schedule 2, in class F the words “, European Parliamentary”.
The European Parliamentary Elections (Changes to the Franchise and Qualification of Representatives) Regulations 1994	The whole Regulations.
The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Amendment) Regulations 1994	Regulation 4.
The Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) Order 1999	In Schedule 1, paragraph 3.
The European Parliamentary Elections Petition (Amendment) Rules 1999	The whole Rules.
The Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001	In regulation 3(1) the definitions of “European Parliamentary overseas elector” and “European Parliamentary overseas elector's declaration”; Regulation 13; In regulation 18 — in paragraph (4), the words from “For the purposes of” to the end, — in paragraph (5), the words from “For the purposes of” to the end, — in paragraph (7), the words from “For the purposes of” to the end; In regulation 19(1), the words from “For the purpose of” to the end; Regulation 22(3); Regulation 45(4); In regulation 57(3) the words “(as amended for use also in respect of European Parliamentary elections)”; In regulation 65(a) the words “, European Parliamentary”; Regulation 98(6) and (7); Regulation 103(1)(b) and (2)(b); In regulation 108 — in paragraph (1)(a) the words “or European Parliamentary”, — in paragraph 2(b) the words “a European Parliamentary election or”, — in paragraph (3) the words “a European Parliamentary election,”; In Schedule 3 — in Form E — the words “European Parliamentary electoral region” and “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]” in each place they appear, — the words “European Parliamentary” and “*[European Parliamentary]” in each place they appear, — in Form H the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?� [Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”, Schedules 4 and 4A.
The Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001	In regulation 3(1) the definitions of “European Parliamentary overseas elector” and “European Parliamentary overseas elector's declaration”; Regulation 13; In regulation 18 — in paragraph (4) the words from “For the purposes of ” to the end, — in paragraph (5) the words from “For the purposes of)” to the end, — in paragraph (7) the words from “For the purposes of” to the end; In regulation 19(1) the words from “For the purposes of” to the end; Regulation 22(3); Regulation 42(3), (4) and (7); Regulation 45(4); In regulation 57(3) the words “(as amended for use also in respect of European Parliamentary elections)”; Regulation 65; Regulation 69(3); Regulation 72(5) and (6); Regulation 74(4); In regulation 77 — paragraph (2)(b) but not the “and”, — in paragraph 2(c) the words “or (b)”; Regulation 78(2A)(b) and the preceding “and”; Regulation 90(2); Regulation 97(5) and (6); Regulation 102(1)(b) and (2)(b); In regulation 107 — in sub-paragraph (1)(a) the words “or European Parliamentary”, — paragraphs (2) and (3); In Schedule 3 — in Form E — the words “European Parliamentary electoral region” and “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]” in each place they appear, — the words “European Parliamentary” and “*[European Parliamentary]” in each place they appear, — in Form H the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?� [Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”, Schedules 4 and 4A.
The European Parliamentary Elections (Franchise of Relevant Citizens of the Union) Regulations 2001	The whole Regulations.
The European Parliamentary Election Petition (Amendment) Rules 2003	The whole Rules.
The European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004	The whole Regulations.
The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2004	The whole Regulations.
The European Parliamentary Elections (Common Electoral Principles) Regulations 2004	The whole Regulations.
The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Order 2005	In Schedule 8, paragraphs 2 and 3; In Schedule 9, paragraph 2.
The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006	In rule 2(1) the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “local counting area”; Rule 2(2)(b); In Schedule 3 — in rule 21(4)(b) the words “local counting area,”, — in rule 26(10) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([specify colour] ballot paper) VOTE ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”, — in paragraph 45(8)(a) the words “local counting area,”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in the “Back of statement” of the “Form of Postal Voting Statement (for use where there is a joint issue and receipt of postal ballot papers)” the words “*[European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?� [Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in the “Form of Declaration to be made by the companion of a voter with disabilities” the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.
The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006	In rule 2(1) the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “local counting area”; Rule 2(2)(b); In Schedule 3 — in rule 21(4)(b) the words “local counting area,”, — in rule 26(10) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”, — in rule 45(7)(a) the words “local counting area,”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in the “Back of statement” of the “Form of Postal Voting Statement (for use where there is a joint issue and receipt of postal ballot papers)” the words “*[European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?� [Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in the “Form of Declaration to be made by the companion of a voter with disabilities” the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.
National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2007	In article 2(1) the definition of “European Parliamentary election”; In article 110 — paragraph (3)(a)(iii), — in paragraph (3)(b) the words “, the European Parliament”; Article 112; In article 117(2)(a) the words “the European Parliament,”; Article 118(3)(c); In article 123 — paragraph (1)(a)(iii), — in paragraph (1)(b) the words “, the European Parliament”; Article 125.
Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007	In Schedule 1, in class E the words “, European Parliamentary”.
The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007	In regulation 2 — the definition of “European Parliamentary election”, — paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum” ; In Schedule 3 — in rule 2(1) the definition of “local counting area”, — in rule 23(4)(b) the words “local counting area”, — in rule 28(10) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”, — in rule 47(9)(a) the words “local counting area,”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in Form 7(1) the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?�[Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in Form 14 the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name ofRegion, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.
The Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007	In rule 2(1) the definition of “European Parliamentary election”; In rule 5(1)(a) the words “, European Parliamentary election”; In Schedule 5 — in rule 2(1) — the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “local counting area”, — in the definition of “relevant election or referendum” paragraph (b), — in rule 22(3)(b) the words “, European Parliamentary local counting area”, — in rule 49(7)(a) the words “, local counting area”; In Schedule 6 — in rule 2(1) — the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “local counting area”, — paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum”, — in rule 23(3)(b) the words “, European Parliamentary local counting area”, — in rule 50(7)(a) the words “, local counting area”; In Schedule 7 — in rule 2(1) — the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “local counting area”, — paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum”, — in rule 22(3)(b) the words “, European Parliamentary local counting area”, — in rule 49(7)(a) the words “, local counting area”; In rule 2(1) of Schedule 8, paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum”; In Schedule 10 — in Form 11A the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?�[Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]” — in Form 17, in Notice AA1 the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.”, — in Form 19A the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.
The European Parliament (House of Lords Disqualification) Regulations 2008	The whole Regulations.
The Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008	In regulation 3(1) the definitions of “European Parliamentary overseas elector” and “European Parliamentary overseas elector's declaration”; Regulation 14; Regulation 20(5) and (10); Regulation 21(2); Regulation 23(3); Regulation 53(4); In regulation 59(8)(b) the words “or European Parliamentary”; In regulation 62(3) the words”(as amended for use also in respect of European Parliamentary elections)”; Regulation 102(1)(b) and (2)(b); In regulation 106(1)(a) the words “or European Parliamentary”; In Schedule 3, in Form E the words “European Parliamentary/”; Schedule 4.
The European Parliamentary Elections (Franchise of Relevant Citizens of the Union) (Amendment) Regulations 2009	The whole Regulations.
The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2009	The whole Regulations.
The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2010	The whole Regulations.
The Members of the European Parliament (Salaries of Members of the Greater London Authority) Order 2011	The whole Order.
The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012	In regulation 2(1) — the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “European Parliamentary general election”, — paragraph (c) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum”; In regulation 10 — paragraph (2)(e) and (f), — in paragraph (3) the word “(f),”; In Schedule 5 — in rule 12(4)(b) the words “local counting area,”, — in rule 17(10) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([Specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”, — in rule 38(7)(a) the words “local counting area,”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in the “Form of Postal Voting Statement (for use where there is joint issue and receipt of postal ballot papers)” the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?�[Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in the Form of declaration made by the companion of a voter or proxy with disabilities the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.
The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012	In regulation 2(1) — the definitions of “European Parliamentary election” and “European Parliamentary general election”, — paragraph (c) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum” ; In regulation 17 — paragraph (3)(f) and (g), — in paragraph (4) the word “(g),”; In Schedule 4, Table 8; In Schedule 5 — in rule 12(4)(b) the words “local counting area,”, — in rule 17(10) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([Specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”, — in rule 38(9)(a) the words “local counting area,”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in the “Form of Postal Voting Statement (for use where there is joint issue and receipt of postal ballot papers)” the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?�[Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in the Form of declaration made by the companion of a voter or proxy with disabilities the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.
Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012	Article 8(3)(b); Article 13(1)(b); In Schedule 2 — paragraph 3(4)(b) and the preceding “or”, — paragraph 4(2)(a)(ii), but not the “or”, — in paragraph 4(3)(a) the words — “or (b)”, — “(in each case)”, — “, as the case may be”, — paragraph 4(3)(a)(ii), — paragraph 6(2)(b), — in paragraph 7 — in sub-paragraph (6) the words “or (b)”, — sub-paragraph (6)(b) and the preceding “or”, — paragraph 7(7)(b), — paragraph 8(1)(a)(ii), — in paragraph 13(1)(a) the words “or paragraph 3 of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”, — in paragraph 13(1)(b) the words “or paragraph 7(6) of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”, — in paragraph 16(4A)(b) the words “ or paragraph 26 of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”, — in paragraph 17(4)(a) the words “or paragraph 3 of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”, — in paragraph 17(4)(b) the words “or paragraph 7(6) of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”, — in paragraph 42A(5)(b)(ii) the words “or paragraph 6(9) of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”, — in paragraph 45(2)(b) the words “local counting area”, — in paragraph 56(3) the words “local counting area”, — in paragraph 59B— — in sub-paragraph (1) the words “or paragraph 3 of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”, — in sub-paragraph (2) the words “or, as the case may be, paragraph 31B(2) to (11) of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004”; In Schedule 4 — in paragraph 1(2) — section 15 (1)(a) and (c), — section 15(1)(d)(ii), — section 15(3)(a)(i), — paragraph 2 and the preceding italic heading, — in paragraph 19 the words “local counting area” (in the substituted paragraph (3A)(b)(i)), — in paragraph 42(3) the words “local counting area” (in the inserted paragraph (1C)(a)), — in Form 19 the words “/local counting area”, — in Form 20 the words “/local counting area”.
The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012	In Regulation 2 — the definition of “European Parliamentary election”, — paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant election”; In Schedule 4 — in paragraph 3 the words “, but the returning officer at a European Parliamentary election shall not discharge those functions”, — paragraph 8(1)(a), — paragraphs 9 to 14 (and the italic heading above paragraph 9); In Schedule 5 — rule 2(1)(f), — in rule 13(4)(b) the words “local counting area,”, — in rule 18(10) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([Specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”, — in rule 37(7)(a) the words “local counting area,”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in Form 6 the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?�[Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in Form 14 the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”.
The European Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Regulations 2013	The whole Regulations.
The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2013	The whole Regulations.
The Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2013	Article 10 and the italic heading above it; The Schedule.
The European Parliamentary Elections (Anonymous Registration) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2014	The whole Regulations.
The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017	In article 2 — the definition of “European Parliamentary election”, — paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum”; In Schedule 3 — in rule 2(1) the definition of “local counting area”, — in rule 23(4)(b) the words “, local counting area”, — in rule 28(8)(b) the words “*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ([Specify colour] ballot paper) Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.”, — in rule 50(8)(a) the words “local counting area”, — in the Appendix of Forms, in Form 7(1) the words the words “*European Parliamentary election ([insert colour] ballot paper) �?� [Vote only once by putting a cross x in the box next to your choice.]” — in the Appendix of Forms, in Form 14 the words “*[Election of Members of the European Parliament for the [insert name of Region, e.g. ‘North-West Region’]]”; Schedule 4, paragraph 1.
The European Political Parties and European Political Foundations Regulations 2017	The whole Regulations.
The European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2018	The whole Regulations.
S.I. 1976/1042 (N.I. 15). The references to the Assembly, is substituted with the European Parliament, by virtue of section 3(1) of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1986 (c. 58). Article 43A was inserted by section 2 of the Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Act 2002 (c. 2).
S.I. 1979/521. The references to the, or as the case may be, an Assembly of the European Communities, Assembly, or European Assembly are substituted with the, or as the case may be, a European Parliament or European Parliamentary, by virtue of section 3(1) of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1986 (c. 58).
S.I. 1988/557.
S.I. 1988/2208.
S.I. 1992/666; relevant amendments were made by S.I. 1994/2351.
S.I. 1994/342.
S.I. 1994/2351.
S.I. 1999/1512.
S.I. 1999/1398 (L. 15).
S.I. 2001/341; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2002/1871, 2005/2114, 2009/725 and 2013/3198.
S.I. 2001/497; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2002/1872, 2005/2114, 2006/834, 2007/925, 2009/725 and 2013/3206.
S.I. 2001/1184.
S.I. 2003/971 (L. 22).
S.I. 2004/293.
S.I. 2004/1267.
S.I. 2004/1374.
S.I. 2005/2114.
S.I. 2006/3304; relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2014/494.
S.I. 2006/3305; relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2014/492.
S.I. 2007/236.
S.I. 2007/783.
S.I. 2007/1024; relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2014/370.
S.I. 2007/3541, relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2016/24.
S.I. 2008/1647.
S.I. 2008/1741, relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2014/1808 and 2015/221.
S.I. 2009/726.
S.I. 2009/813.
S.I. 2010/1175.
S.I. 2011/3048.
S.I. 2012/323, relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2014/924.
S.I. 2012/444, relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2014/925.
S.I. 2012/1917, relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2014/921 and 2018/272.
S.I. 2012/2031, relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2014/333.
S.I. 2013/2876.
S.I. 2013/2893.
S.I. 2013/3156.
S.I. 2014/1803.
S.I. 2017/67.
S.I. 2017/474.
S.I. 2018/107.
Table 2
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Sch. 1 Pt. 2 Table 2 omitted (1.11.2022) by virtue of The European Parliamentary Elections (Amendment and Revocation) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/885), regs. 1(2), 6(2)
Sch. 1 Pt. 2 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))

SCHEDULE 2 Amendments
Regulation 5

PART 1 Amendments to Acts

1 Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986
(1) The Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 is amended as follows.
1986 c. 56. Schedule 2 was substituted by section 11(1) and Schedule 2A was inserted by section 12(2) of, and Schedule 11 to, the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Act 2011 (2011 c. 1).
(2) In rule 5(2) of Schedule 2 for “boundaries of the electoral regions” to the end substitute “ boundaries of the English regions specified in sub-paragraph (2A) as they exist on the most recent ordinary council-election day before the review date ”.
(3) After rule 5(2) insert—

“2A The English regions listed in column (1) of the Table below comprise the areas specified in column (2) of the Table (and a reference to an area specified in column (2) of the Table is to that area as it is for the time being).
Table
(1)	(2)
Name of Region	Area included
East Midlands	County of Derby
	County of Derbyshire
	County of Leicester
	County of Leicestershire
	County of Lincolnshire
	County of Northamptonshire
	County of Nottingham
	County of Nottinghamshire
	County of Rutland
Eastern	County of Bedford
	County of Central Bedfordshire
	County of Cambridgeshire
	County of Essex
	County of Hertfordshire
	County of Luton
	County of Norfolk
	County of Peterborough
	County of Southend-on-Sea
	County of Suffolk
	County of Thurrock
London	Greater London
North East	County of Darlington
	County of Durham
	County of Hartlepool
	County of Middlesbrough
	County of Northumberland
	County of Redcar and Cleveland
	County of Stockton-On-Tees
	County of Tyne and Wear
North West	County of Blackburn with Darwen
	County of Cheshire East
	County of Cheshire West and Chester
	County of Cumbria
	County of Greater Manchester
	County of Halton
	County of Lancashire
	County of Merseyside
	County of Warrington
South East	County of Berkshire
	County of Brighton and Hove
	County of Buckinghamshire
	County of East Sussex
	County of Hampshire
	County of Isle of Wight
	County of Kent
	County of the Medway Towns
	County of Milton Keynes
	County of Oxfordshire
	County of Portsmouth
	County of Southampton
	County of Surrey
	County of West Sussex
South West	County of Bath and North East Somerset
	County of Bournemouth
	County of the City of Bristol
	County of Cornwall
	County of Devon
	County of Dorset
	County of Gloucestershire
	County of North Somerset
	County of Plymouth
	County of Poole
	County of Somerset
	County of South Gloucestershire
	County of Swindon
	County of Torbay
	County of Wiltshire
	Isles of Scilly
West Midlands	County of Herefordshire
	County of Shropshire
	County of Staffordshire
	County of Stoke-on-Trent
	County of Telford and Wrekin
	County of Warwickshire
	County of West Midlands
	County of Worcestershire
Yorkshire and the Humber	County of the City of Kingston upon Hull
	County of the East Riding of Yorkshire
	County of North East Lincolnshire
	County of North Lincolnshire
	County of North Yorkshire
	County of South Yorkshire
	County of West Yorkshire
	County of York”

(4) In paragraph 9 of Schedule 2A for the definition of “English region” substitute—

““English region” means a region specified in rule 5(2A) of Schedule 2 as the region existed on the day referred to in rule 5(2) of that Schedule;”

.
Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))

2 Reserve Forces Act 1996
In section 125(a) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 for “a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly or a Member of the European Parliament” substitute “ or a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly ”.
Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
1996 c. 14.

3 Greater London Authority Act 1999
In section 25(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 —
(a) after paragraph (a) insert “ or ”; and
(b) omit paragraphs (b) and (ba).
Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
1999 c. 29, relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2011/3048.

4 Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000
(1) The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 is amended as follows.
2000 c. 41. Schedule 8A was inserted by paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 to the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), other relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2004/336.
(2) In section 28(8)—
(a) at the end of paragraph (a) insert “ and ”;
(b) omit paragraphs (c) and (d).
(3) In section 60(1) for the words “In relation to courts in any part of the United Kingdom, provision” substitute “ Provision ”.
(4) In section 88(2)—
(a) at the end of paragraph (cc) insert “ or ”;
(b) omit paragraphs (d) and (e).
(5) In section 92(7) for “(11)” substitute “ (10) ”.
(6) In section 162(4) for “subsections (3) and (3A)” substitute “ subsection (3) ”.
(7) In paragraph 2(1)(a) of Schedule 8A for sub-paragraph (ii) substitute—

“(ii) a broadcast made by the British Broadcasting Corporation or by Sianel Pedwar Cymru, or”

.
(8) In Schedule 9, in each of the following provisions for “4, 5, 6, 7 or 8” substitute “ 5, 6 or 7 ”
(a) paragraph 9(1)(a)(ii) and (b);
(b) paragraph 9(2)(a);
(c) paragraph 9(3)(b);
(d) paragraph 10(1)(b);
(e) paragraph 10(3)(b);
(f) paragraph 10(4)(a);
(g) paragraph 10(5);
(h) paragraph 11(1)(b);
(i) paragraph 11(3)(b);
(j) paragraph 11(5)(a)(i);
(k) paragraph 11(6).
(9) In the heading before paragraph 11 of Schedule 9 for “paragraphs 4 to 8” substitute “ paragraphs 5 to 7 ”.
(10) In paragraph 11 of Schedule 9, in each of the following provisions for “4, 5, 7 or 8” substitute “ 5 or 7 ”
(a) subparagraph (4);
(b) subparagraph (5)(a)(ii).
(11) In Schedule 10, in each of the following provisions for “4 to 8” substitute “ 5 to 7 ”
(a) paragraph 9(1)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii);
(b) paragraph 9(2);
(c) paragraph 10(1)(b);
(d) paragraph 11(1)(a).
(12) In Schedule 10, in each of the following provisions for “4, 5, 6, 7 or 8” substitute “ 5, 6 or 7 ”
(a) paragraph 9(3)(b);
(b) paragraph 10(3)(b);
(c) paragraph 10(4)(a);
(d) paragraph 10(5);
(e) paragraph 11(3)(b);
(f) paragraph 11(5)(a)(i);
(g) paragraph 11(6).
(13) In the heading before paragraph 11 of Schedule 10 for “paragraphs 4 to 8” substitute “ paragraphs 5 to 7 ”.
(14) In paragraph 11 of Schedule 10, in each of the following provisions for “4, 5, 7 or 8” substitute “ 5 or 7 ”
(a) subparagraph (4);
(b) subparagraph (5)(a)(ii).
Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))

PART 2 Amendments to secondary legislation

5 Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990
(1) The Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 is amended as follows.
S.I. 1990/851, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
(2) In regulation 2 for “a member State” substitute “ the United Kingdom ”.
(3) In the Schedule omit paragraph 1(b), but not the “or”.
Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))

6 Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001
In Regulation 42 of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 —
(a) in paragraph (1)—
(i) for “Paragraphs (3) to (7)” substitute “ Paragraphs (3), (5) and (6) ”;
(ii) for the words from “of the four registers” to “European Parliamentary overseas electors)” substitute “of the two registers (those of: parliamentary electors and local government elections);
(b) omit paragraphs (4) and (7).
Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
S.I. 2001/341, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.

7 Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
In Table 2 of Schedule 2 to the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 —
(a) in the first column omit the words “, European Parliamentary”;
(b) in the first row of the second column for the words from “In subsection (1),” to “paragraphs (a) to (c),” substitute—

“In subsection (1), at the end of paragraph (b), insert—

“or,
(d) a mayoral election and an election of one or more of the descriptions specified in paragraph (b),”

.”

;
(c) in the second row of the second column for “subsections (5) and (5A)” substitute “ subsection (5) ”.
Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
S.I. 2007/1024.

8 Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008
In Regulation 51 of the Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008 —
(a) in paragraph (1)—
(i) for “Paragraphs (3) to (7)” substitute “ Paragraphs (3), (5) and (6) ”;
(ii) for the words from “of the four registers” to “European Parliamentary overseas electors)” substitute “ of the two registers (those of: parliamentary electors and local electors) ”;
(b) omit paragraphs (4) and (7).
Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
S.I. 2008/1741, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.

9 Electoral Law (Polling Station Scheme) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2010
In regulation 7(4) of the Electoral Law (Polling Station Scheme) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2010 —
(a) after paragraph (b) insert “ or ”;
(b) omit paragraph (d) and the preceding “or”.
Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
S.I. 2010/1532.

10 Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012
In Schedule 4 to the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012 —
(a) in the first column of Table 2 omit the word “, European”;
(b) in the second column of Table 2 for the words from “After subsection (1)(c)” to “paragraphs (a) to (c),” substitute—

“After subsection (1)(b) insert—

“or
(d) a referendum and an election of one or more of the descriptions specified in paragraph (b),”

.”

;
(c) in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of Regulation 65 (combination of polls), in the second column omit the words “, European Parliamentary”;
(d) in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Schedule 3, Form E”, in the second column—
(i) for “After “European Parliamentary electoral area” insert “ Referendum voting area… ”.” substitute “After “Local government electoral area(s)” insert “ Referendum voting area… ”.”,
(ii) for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary] election”, in both places where they occur, insert “ *[referendum] ”.” substitute “After the words “*[local government] election” in both places where they occur, insert “ *[referendum] ”.”,
(iii) for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]”, in both places where they occur, insert “ *[voting area] ”.” substitute “After the words “*[electoral area], in both places where they occur, insert “*[voting area]”.”
Sch. 2 para. 10 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
S.I. 2012/323.

11 Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012
In Schedule 4 to the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012 —
(a) in the first column of Table 2 omit the word “, European”;
(b) in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Regulation 65 (combination of polls)”, in the second column omit the words “European Parliamentary”;
(c) In Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Schedule 3, Form E”, in the second column—
(i) for “After “European Parliamentary electoral area” insert “ Referendum voting area… ”.” substitute “After “Local government electoral area(s)” insert “ Referendum voting area… ”.”,
(ii) for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary] election”, in both places where they occur, insert “ *[referendum] ”.” substitute “After the words “*[local government] election” in both places where they occur, insert “ *[referendum] ”.”,
(iii) for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]”, in both places where they occur, insert “ *[voting area] ”.” substitute “After the words “*[electoral area], in both places where they occur, insert “*[voting area]”.”.
Sch. 2 para. 11 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
S.I. 2012/444.

12 Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Paragraph 42A(5)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 is amended as follows—
(a) at the end of subparagraph (iv) insert “ or ”;
(b) omit subparagraph (vi) and the preceding “or”.
Sch. 2 para. 12 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))
S.I. 2012/1917, relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2014/921.

13 Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012
(1) The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 are amended as follows.
S.I. 2012/2031, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
(2) In regulation 12(6)—
(a) at the end of subparagraph (a) insert “ and ”;
(b) omit subparagraph (c) and the preceding “and”.
(3) In Schedule 4—
(a) in the first column of Table 2 omit the word “, European”;
(b) in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Regulation 65 (combination of polls)”, in the second column omit the words “, European Parliamentary”;
(c) in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Schedule 3, Form E” in the second column—
(i) for “After “European Parliamentary electoral area” insert “ Neighbourhood area… ”.” substitute “After “Local government electoral area(s)” insert “ Neighbourhood area… ”.”,
(ii) for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary] election”, in both places where they occur, insert “ *[referendum] ”.” substitute “After the words “*[local government] election” in both places where they occur, insert “ *[referendum] ”.”,
(iii) for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]”, in both places where they occur, insert “ *[neighbourhood area] ”.” substitute “After the words “*[electoral area], in both places where they occur, insert “*[neighbourhood area]”.”.
Sch. 2 para. 13 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))

14 Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017
(1) The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 is amended as follows.
S.I. 2017/67.
(2) In paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2—
(a) omit the words “, European Parliamentary”;
(b) for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) in subsection (1), at the end of paragraph (b), there were inserted—

“(ca) a combined authority mayoral election and an election of one or more of the descriptions specified in paragraph (b) or a local authority mayoral election,”

.”

;
(c) in paragraph (b) for “subsections (5) and (5A)” substitute “ subsection (5) ”.
Sch. 2 para. 14 in force at 31.12.2020, see reg. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2019/1389, regs. 1, 2(2))

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 8(1), 23(1) and (6) and 24(3) of, and paragraph 21(b) of Schedule 7 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16).
Regulations 3 to 5 of, and Schedules 1 and 2 to, these Regulations make consequential provision following the repeal of the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002 (c. 24) and the European Parliament (Representation) Act 2003 (c. 7) by that Act. They also make provision to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (b) and (g) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, and in particular that the UK will no longer have representation in the European Parliament or participate in elections to the European Parliament.
Part 1 of Schedule 1 and Part 1 of Schedule 2 repeal and amend provisions in primary legislation. Table 1 in Part 2 of Schedule 1 revokes provisions in secondary legislation, and Part 2 of Schedule 2 amends provisions in secondary legislation. Table 2 in Part 2 of Schedule 1 revokes provisions in retained direct EU legislation.
Regulation 6 makes saving provision in relation to the repeal of the European Parliamentary electoral regions provided for in Schedule 1 to the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002 for the purposes of the European Parliament (Pay and Pensions) Act 1979.
An impact assessment has not been produced for these Regulations as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 8(1), 23(1) and (6) and 24(3) of, and paragraph 21(b) of Schedule 7 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16).
Regulations 3 to 5 of, and Schedules 1 and 2 to, these Regulations make consequential provision following the repeal of the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002 (c. 24) and the European Parliament (Representation) Act 2003 (c. 7) by that Act. They also make provision to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (b) and (g) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, and in particular that the UK will no longer have representation in the European Parliament or participate in elections to the European Parliament.
Part 1 of Schedule 1 and Part 1 of Schedule 2 repeal and amend provisions in primary legislation. Table 1 in Part 2 of Schedule 1 revokes provisions in secondary legislation, and Part 2 of Schedule 2 amends provisions in secondary legislation. Table 2 in Part 2 of Schedule 1 revokes provisions in retained direct EU legislation.
Regulation 6 makes saving provision in relation to the repeal of the European Parliamentary electoral regions provided for in Schedule 1 to the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002 for the purposes of the European Parliament (Pay and Pensions) Act 1979.
An impact assessment has not been produced for these Regulations as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.