Representation of the People Act 1981

2 Effects of disqualification.U.K.

(1)If a person disqualified by this Act for membership of the House of Commons is elected to that House his election shall be void; and if such a person is nominated for election as a member of that House his nomination shall be void.

(2)If a member of the House of Commons becomes disqualified by this Act for membership of that House his seat shall be vacated.