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Statutory Instruments
Exiting The European Union
Representation Of The People
Political Parties
National Election Expenditure
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(1) (relating to the appropriate Parliamentary procedure for these Regulations) have been satisfied.
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. 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 exit day.
2. Any amendment, repeal or revocation made by these Regulations has the same extent as the provision to which it relates(2).
3. Any rights, powers, liabilities, obligations, restrictions, remedies and procedures which-
(a)continue by virtue of section 4(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; and
(b)are derived from-
(i)Article 14(3) of the Treaty on the European Union(3);
(ii)Article 20(2)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union(4) so far as that provision relates to either voting in or standing as a candidate in an election to the European Parliament; and
(iii)Article 22(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
cease to be recognised and available in domestic law (and to be enforced, allowed and followed accordingly).
4. The provisions listed in Schedule 1 are repealed or revoked to the extent specified.
5. Schedule 2 has effect.
6. Despite the repeal of the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002(5) by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, Schedule 1 to that Act (electoral regions in England and Gibraltar) continues to have effect after exit day 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(6).
Signed by the authority of the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Chloe Smith
Minister for the Constitution
Cabinet Office
3rd December 2018
Regulation 4
Enactment repealed | Extent of repeal |
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Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962(7) | In Schedule 5, in rule 16A(3) the words ", European Parliamentary". |
Representation of the People Act 1983(8) | 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(9) | Section 3; In section 15
In section 27
|
Broadcasting Act 1990(10) | Schedule 20, paragraph 35(5). |
The Greater London Authority Act 1999(11) | In section 3(3) the words "or 37A". |
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000(12) | Section 5(2)(b); Section 7(2)(a) and (b); Section 8(3)(c); Section 13(1A); In section 22
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
Section 37(3); Section 40(3); Section 44(5); Section 48(12)(c); Section 52(1)(c) and (4); In section 54
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
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
Section 85(5A); In section 88
Section 90(4); Section 91(5); Section 92(8); In section 94
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 section 162
Section 163(11); Schedule 1 paragraph 3(9); In Schedule 6
In Schedule 6A
In Schedule 7
In Schedule 7A
In Schedule 8, paragraph 2(2); In Schedule 9
In Schedule 10
In Schedule 11, paragraph 6(1A), (2A) and (3A). |
Electoral Administration Act 2006(13) | Section 44(7)(e); Section 69(9)(c); In Schedule 1 paragraphs 17, 41 and 156. |
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006(14) | In section 1(1)(b) the words ", the European Parliament". |
Income Tax Act 2007(15) | Section 835B(3)(b) and the preceding "or". |
Political Parties and Elections Act 2009(16) | Section 26; Section 27; Section 42(2). |
Equality Act 2010(17) | Section 104(8)(b); Section 106(5)(b). |
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011(18) | In section 54(5), in the definition of "relevant provision"
In section 58(7), in the definition of "relevant provision"
|
Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014(19) | In section 48(2)(a) and (4) the words "and Gibraltar". |
House of Lords Reform Act 2014(20) | Section 6(2)(c). |
Recall of MPs Act 2015(21) | In Schedule 3, paragraph 18(2)(b) and (c); In Schedule 4
|
Investigatory Powers Act 2016(22) | Section 26(3)(e); Section 111(8)(e). |
Data Protection Act 2018(23) | In Schedule 1, paragraph 23(3)(e). |
Instrument revoked | Extent of revocation |
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The Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976(24) | In article 34(a) the words "or the European Parliament"; Article 43A(3)(b). |
The European Parliamentary Election Petition Rules 1979(25) | The whole Rules. |
The European Parliamentary Election Petition (Amendment) Rules 1988(26) | The whole Rules. |
The Ministry of Defence Police (Defence Police Federation) Regulations 1988(27) | In regulation 7(1)(a) the words ", European Assembly". |
The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992(28) | In Schedule 2, in class F the words ", European Parliamentary". |
The European Parliamentary Elections (Changes to the Franchise and Qualification of Representatives) Regulations 1994(29) | The whole Regulations. |
The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Amendment) Regulations 1994(30) | Regulation 4. |
The Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) Order 1999(31) | In Schedule 1, paragraph 3. |
The European Parliamentary Elections Petition (Amendment) Rules 1999(32) | The whole Rules. |
The Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001(33) | In regulation 3(1) the definitions of "European Parliamentary overseas elector" and "European Parliamentary overseas elector's declaration"; Regulation 13; In regulation 18
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 Schedule 3
Schedules 4 and 4A. |
The Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001(34) | In regulation 3(1) the definitions of "European Parliamentary overseas elector" and "European Parliamentary overseas elector's declaration"; Regulation 13; In regulation 18
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
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 Schedule 3
Schedules 4 and 4A. |
The European Parliamentary Elections (Franchise of Relevant Citizens of the Union) Regulations 2001(35) | The whole Regulations. |
The European Parliamentary Election Petition (Amendment) Rules 2003(36) | The whole Rules. |
The European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004(37) | The whole Regulations. |
The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2004(38) | The whole Regulations. |
The European Parliamentary Elections (Common Electoral Principles) Regulations 2004(39) | The whole Regulations. |
The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Order 2005(40) | In Schedule 8, paragraphs 2 and 3; In Schedule 9, paragraph 2. |
The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006(41) | In rule 2(1) the definitions of "European Parliamentary election" and "local counting area"; Rule 2(2)(b); In Schedule 3
|
The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006(42) | In rule 2(1) the definitions of "European Parliamentary election" and "local counting area"; Rule 2(2)(b); In Schedule 3
|
National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2007(43) | In article 2(1) the definition of "European Parliamentary election"; In article 110
Article 112; In article 117(2)(a) the words "the European Parliament,"; Article 118(3)(c); In article 123
Article 125. |
Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007(44) | In Schedule 1, in class E the words ", European Parliamentary". |
The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007(45) | In regulation 2
In Schedule 3
|
The Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007(46) | In rule 2(1) the definition of "European Parliamentary election"; In rule 5(1)(a) the words ", European Parliamentary election"; In Schedule 5
In Schedule 6
In Schedule 7
In rule 2(1) of Schedule 8, paragraph (b) of the definition of "relevant election or referendum"; In Schedule 10
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The European Parliament (House of Lords Disqualification) Regulations 2008(47) | The whole Regulations. |
The Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008(48) | 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(49) | The whole Regulations. |
The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2009(50) | The whole Regulations. |
The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2010(51) | The whole Regulations. |
The Members of the European Parliament (Salaries of Members of the Greater London Authority) Order 2011(52) | The whole Order. |
The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012(53) | In regulation 2(1)
In regulation 10
In Schedule 5
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The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012(54) | In regulation 2(1)
In regulation 17
In Schedule 4, Table 8; In Schedule 5
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Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012(55) | Article 8(3)(b); Article 13(1)(b); In Schedule 2
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The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012(56) | In Regulation 2
In Schedule 4
In Schedule 5
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The European Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Regulations 2013(57) | The whole Regulations. |
The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2013(58) | The whole Regulations. |
The Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2013(59) | Article 10 and the italic heading above it; The Schedule. |
The European Parliamentary Elections (Anonymous Registration) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2014(60) | The whole Regulations. |
The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017(61) | In article 2
In Schedule 3
Schedule 4, paragraph 1. |
The European Political Parties and European Political Foundations Regulations 2017(62) | The whole Regulations. |
The European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2018(63) | The whole Regulations. |
Instrument revoked | Extent of revocation |
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Council Decision 76/787/ECSC, EEC, Euratom of 20 September 1976 and the Act concerning the election of members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, annexed to that Decision. | The whole Decision. |
Council Decision 2002/772/EC, Euratom, Council Decision of 25 June and 23 September 2002 amending the Act concerning the election of the representatives of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, annexed to Decision 76/787/ECSC, EEC, Euratom | The whole Decision. |
Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1141/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations | The whole Regulation. |
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/673 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 May 2018 amending Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1141/2014 on the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations | The whole Regulation. |
Regulation 5
1.-(1) The Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986(64) is amended as follows.
(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).
(1) | (2) |
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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;".
2. In section 125(a) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996(65) for "a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly or a Member of the European Parliament" substitute "or a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly".
3. In section 25(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999(66)-
(a)after paragraph (a) insert "or"; and
(b)omit paragraphs (b) and (ba).
4.-(1) The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000(67) is amended as follows.
(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).
5.-(1) The Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990(68) is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2 for "a member State" substitute "the United Kingdom".
(3) In the Schedule omit paragraph 1(b), but not the "or".
6. In Regulation 42 of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001(69)-
(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).
7. In Table 2 of Schedule 2 to the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007(70)-
(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)".
8. In Regulation 51 of the Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008(71)-
(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).
9. In regulation 7(4) of the Electoral Law (Polling Station Scheme) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2010(72)-
(a)after paragraph (b) insert "or";
(b)omit paragraph (d) and the preceding "or".
10. In Schedule 4 to the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012(73)-
(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]"."
11. In Schedule 4 to the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012(74)-
(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]".".
12. Paragraph 42A(5)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012(75) is amended as follows-
(a)at the end of subparagraph (iv) insert "or";
(b)omit subparagraph (vi) and the preceding "or".
13.-(1) The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012(76) are amended as follows.
(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]".".
14.-(1) The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017(77) is amended as follows.
(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)".
(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.
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.
OJ No C 326, 26.10.2012, p1-390.
OJ No C 326, 26.10.2012, p1-390.
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).
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).
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.
2007 c. 3. Section 835B was inserted by paragraph 77 of Schedule 7 to the Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010 (c. 8).
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. 1992/666; relevant amendments were made by S.I. 1994/2351.
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. 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. 2007/1024; relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2014/370.
S.I. 2007/3541, relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2016/24.
S.I. 2008/1741, relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2014/1808 and 2015/221.
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.
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).
1999 c. 29, relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2011/3048.
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.
S.I. 1990/851, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
S.I. 2001/341, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
S.I. 2008/1741, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
S.I. 2012/1917, relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2014/921.
S.I. 2012/2031, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.