1 In Schedule 1 to the 1983 Act, rule 6A (nomination papers: name of registered political party) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3). 2 In paragraph (3)— a in sub-paragraph (a), for the words from “at the time” to the end substitute “ on the day (“ the relevant day ”) which is two days before the last day for the delivery of nomination papers at the election; ” ; b in sub-paragraph (b), for “at the relevant time” (in both places) substitute “ on the relevant day ” . 3 After paragraph (3) insert— 4 For the purposes of paragraph (3)(a) any day falling within rule 2(1) shall be disregarded. 4 Section 22 of the 2000 Act (parties to be registered in order to field candidates at elections) is amended in accordance with subsections (5) and (6). 5 In subsection (2)— a in paragraph (a), for “on the last day for publication of notice of the election” substitute “ on the day (“ the relevant day ”) which is two days before the last day for the delivery of nomination papers at that election ” ; b in paragraph (b), for “on that day” substitute “ on the relevant day ” . 6 After that subsection insert— 2A For the purposes of subsection (2) any day falling within rule 2(1) of the parliamentary elections rules in Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People Act 1983 shall be disregarded.
§ EAA 2006 s. 52(untitled)
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