The Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023

1. Introductory Text

2. PART 1 Introduction

   1. 1. Citation, commencement, extent and savings

   2. 2. Interpretation: general

3. PART 2 Review of registration entitlement of relevant citizens of the Union in Northern Ireland

   1. CHAPTER 1 Interpretation

      1. 3. Interpretation of Part 2

      2. 4. Meaning of “address” in specified circumstances

   2. CHAPTER 2 Review of registration entitlement of relevant citizens of the Union in Northern Ireland

      1. 5. Duty to determine whether relevant citizens of the Union satisfy the revised registration criteria

      2. 6. Procedure for reviewing entitlement to registration – data-based review

      3. 7. Procedure for reviewing entitlement to registration – correspondence-based review

      4. 8. Notification of possible removal in the event of non-response

      5. 9. Requirement to attempt personal contact with relevant person

      6. 10. Request for further information

      7. 11. Confirmation of continued registration following review

      8. 12. Procedure for removal following response to communications

      9. 13. Notification of outcome of reviews

      10. 14. Confirmation of ceased registration following non-response to communications

   3. CHAPTER 3 Supplementary provisions for Chapter 2

      1. 15. Applications to register during correspondence-based review

4. PART 3 Additional provision related to the franchise change for EU citizens

   1. 16. Date for publication of revised registers for 2024

5. PART 4 Amendments relating to applications to register by qualifying EU citizens and EU citizens with retained rights

   1. 17. Amendment of the 2008 Regulations

   2. 18. Amendment of regulation 27 (applications for registration)

   3. 19. Amendment of regulation 51 (marking of names)

6. Signature

7. Explanatory Note