The Local Government Elections (Changes to the Franchise and Qualification of Members) Regulations 1995
These Regulations are made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972. They contain provisions extending the franchise and changing the qualification for election and holding office as members of local authorities. They amend both primary and secondary legislation on these matters for the purpose of implementing article 8b.1 of the Treaty establishing the European Community (as amended by Title II of the Treaty on European Union) and the requirements of the directive of the Council of the European Communities No. 94/80/EC.