European Union Act 2011 (c. 12)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2 U.K. Election of additional MEP

By-election if seat not filled from qualifying party's list of candidates U.K.

8 (1) This paragraph applies where the additional seat cannot be filled in accordance with paragraphs 3 to 7. U.K.

(2) The returning officer must notify the Secretary of State that the seat cannot be filled in accordance with paragraphs 3 to 7.

(3) A by-election is to be held to fill the seat.

(4) The by-election is to take place on a day specified by order of the Secretary of State.

(5) The by-election is to be conducted in accordance with regulations made under the 2002 Act.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 19.9.2011 by S.I. 2011/1985, art. 2