The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling etc.) (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 13BA, 13BC, 53(1)(c) and 201(3) of, and rules 24(1)(c), 31A, 45(2)(a), 55(1)(f) and 57(3) of Schedule 1 and paragraphs 12(b) and (c) and 12ZB of Schedule 2 to, the Representation of the People Act 19831, section 15(5) of the Representation of the People Act 19852, section 34(4) and (6) of the Northern Ireland Act 19983 and paragraph 13(1) and (2) of Schedule 8 to the Elections Act 20224.

The Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission in accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(e) and (h) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20005.

In accordance with section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 19836, section 96(2)(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 19987 and paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 8 to the Elections Act 2022, a draft of this instrument was laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.