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

PART 2 ELECTED BODIES AND THEIR MEMBERS

CHAPTER 3 DISQUALIFICATION, UNDUE INFLUENCE AND POLITICAL RESTRICTION OF OFFICES

Disqualification

62 Disqualification for corrupt or illegal practice: local government elections

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);”.