Moved by
Lord True
107: Clause 8, page 11, line 23, at end insert—
“(7) This section does not have effect in relation to a local government election in Scotland or Wales.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment provides that the inserted section 114A does not apply in relation to local government elections in Scotland or Wales.
108: Clause 8, page 11, line 23, at end insert—
“(1A) In section 115 of RPA 1983 (undue influence)—
(a) in subsection (1), after “influence” insert “in relation to a local government election in Scotland or Wales”;
(b) in subsection (2), after “influence” insert “in relation to a local government election in Scotland or Wales”;
(c) in the heading, after “influence” insert “: local government elections in Scotland and Wales”.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment confines the existing undue influence provision, section 115 of the Representation of the People Act 1983, to local government elections in Scotland and Wales.