8 In section 3 of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (qualifications)— a in subsection (1), for “or a relevant citizen of the Union” substitute “or a qualifying EU citizen or an EU citizen with retained rights” ; b in subsection (2)— i omit from ““citizen of the Union” shall” to “Ireland; and”; ii after “election” insert “; and “ qualifying EU citizen ” and “ EU citizen with retained rights ” have the same meaning as in the Representation of the People Act 1983 (see sections 203A and 203B of that Act).”
§ Elections Act 2022 Sch. 8 ¶ 8(untitled)
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