43.Section 17 introduces Part 1 of the Schedule which makes consequential provision relating to Part 1 of the Bill. In particular, the consequential amendments to the Representation of the People Act 1983 ensure that the Registration Officer’s existing duties in relation to the publication of the electoral registers apply, where appropriate, to recall polls. The consequential amendments to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 ensure that where appropriate, the oversight functions of the Electoral Commission apply to recall polls.
Commentary on Sections Part 1 – Recall of Members of the Senedd Section 17 – Consequential provision relating to Part 1