Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc5)

PART 2 E+W ELECTED BODIES AND THEIR MEMBERS

CHAPTER 3 E+W DISQUALIFICATION, UNDUE INFLUENCE AND POLITICAL RESTRICTION OF OFFICES

Disqualification E+W

62 Disqualification for corrupt or illegal practice: local government elections E+W

In section 80A(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) (disqualification for election or being a member of a local authority in Wales), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) the person is incapable of being elected to or holding elective office in a district council in Northern Ireland under Part 10 of the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14) (corrupt or illegal practices);”.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 62 in force at 9.11.2024, see s. 72(2)(d)