The Representation of the People (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022

This instrument corrects deficiencies in Northern Ireland electoral law arising as a result of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. The instrument amends the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (the “1962 Act”) and Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001 (the “2001 Order”) to ensure that UK passports can continue to be used as voter ID documents at polling stations in Northern Ireland for Northern Ireland Assembly and local elections.

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Published: 17 December 2021

• Laid on: 15 December 2021
• Sift end date: 18 January 2022
• Sifting status: Closed
• Subject: Government

Statutory instrument

The Representation of the People (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022

Explanatory memorandum

Explanatory Memorandum to The Representation of the People (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022

Published 17 December 2021

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