Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation1

1

These Regulations may be cited as the European Parliamentary Elections (Anonymous Registration) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2014 and come into force on 15th September 2014.

2

Subject to paragraphs (3), (4) and (5), these Regulations extend to Northern Ireland only.

3

This regulation extends throughout the United Kingdom and to Gibraltar.

4

Regulations 2 to 8 extend throughout the United Kingdom.

5

Regulation 53 extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Gibraltar only.

6

In these Regulations—

  • “the 2001 Franchise Regulations” means the European Parliamentary Elections (Franchise of Relevant Citizens of the Union) Regulations 20018; and

  • “the 2004 Regulations” means the European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 20049.