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Representation of the People Act 1983

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PART IRepeals of Obsolete Provisions

ChapterShort TitleExtent of Repeal
7 & 8 Geo. 5. c. 64.The Representation of the People Act 1918.Sections 19 and 43.
12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 68.The Representation of the People Act 1949.In paragraph (6) of section 45(11), from the beginning to the words " appeals thereunder, and ".

In section 111(2)—

(a)

paragraph (a);

(b)

in paragraph (b), the words " whose clerk is registration officer ".

In section 116(2), the word " gaolers ".
Section 132.
In section 161(2), the words " a simple contract debt".
In section 163, in the definition of " public office ", the word " municipal " where it first occurs and the word "bailie".
In section 168(2), the words " where the poll is taken by means of voting papers ".
Section 170.
In section 174(1), paragraphs (b) and (c).

In Schedule 2—

(a)

in Part II, rule 4(3);

(b)

in Part IV, in rule 53(2), the words " double return and any ".

In paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 8, the words " and local government electors registered under this Act " to the end.
1968 c. xxxvii.The City of London (Various Powers) Act 1968.

In section 3—

(a)

in subsection (3), the entry relating to the Representation of the People Act 1949;

(b)

subsection (4).

Section 4.
1969 c. 39.The Age of Majority (Scotland) Act 1969.In paragraph 2 of Schedule 2, the words " The Representation of the People Acts (and any regulations, rules or other instruments thereunder) and".
1969 c. 46.The Family Law Reform Act 1969.In paragraph 2 of Schedule 2, the words " The Representation of the People Acts (and any regulations, rules or other instruments thereunder)" and the words " and any statutory provision " to the end.
1973 c. xx.The City of London (Various Powers) Act 1973.Section 9.
1973 c. 65.The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

In section 11—

(a)

subsection (2);

(b)

in subsection (3), the words " Representation of the People Acts and other" and " and local government ";

(c)

subsection (4).

In Schedule 2, paragraph 2(4), (5).
1979 c. 40.The Representation of the People Act 1979.The whole Act.

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