The Representation of the People (Amendment) Regulations 2008

These Regulations are made in exercise of powers in section 42(4)(b) of the Electoral Administration Act 20061 and rule 57(6)(b) of the parliamentary election rules in Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People Act 19832, having regard to the definition of “prescribed” in section 202(1) of that Act.

The Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission about these Regulations in accordance with section 42(9) of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 and section 7(1) and (2)(e) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20003.

A draft of these regulations has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament, in accordance with section 42(10) of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 and section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 19834.