2022 No. 175
The Representation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
Made
Coming into force
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 53(1) and 201(3) of the Representation of the People Act 19831 (“the 1983 Act”), paragraphs 4(2) and 6(7) of Schedule 4 to the Representation of the People Act 20002 and sections 58(1) and 154(5) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 20113 (“the 2011 Act”).
The Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission in accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(e) and (hc) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20004.
In accordance with section 201(2) of the 1983 Act5 and section 154(2) of the 2011 Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.