Explanatory Notes

Welsh Elections (Coronavirus) Act 2021

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16 March 2021

Commentary on Sections

Section 15 – Review: preparations for the holding of the poll

46.This section requires the Welsh Ministers to carry out reviews on how preparations for the holding of the poll for the 2021 election are progressing. It also requires the Welsh Ministers to lay a statement before Senedd Cymru stating whether, based on that review, postponement of the election seems likely.