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        Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50)
        Introductory Text
        Main body
        Extension of franchise to British citizens overseas
        1. Extension of parliamentary franchise.
        2. Registration of British citizens overseas.
        3. Extension of franchise for European Parliamentary elections. (N.I.)
        3. Extension of franchise for European Parliamentary elections. (E+W+S)
        4. Extension of franchise: consequential amendments.
        Voting at parliamentary elections in the United Kingdom and local government elections in Great Britain
        5. Manner of voting at parliamentary and local government elections.
        6. Absent vote at elections for an indefinite period.
        7. Absent vote at a particular election and absent voters list.
        8. Proxies at elections.
        9. Voting as proxy.
        10. Voting at special polling stations in Northern Ireland.
        11. Manner of voting: supplementary provision.
        Offences as to declarations, etc.
        12. Offences as to declarations, etc.
        Deposits and expenses at elections
        13. Deposit by candidates at parliamentary elections.
        14. Election expenses.
        Combination and timing of polls
        15. Combination of polls at parliamentary,European Parliamentary and local elections.
        16. Postponement of poll at parish or community council elections.
        17. Combination of polls at local elections.
        18. Ordinary day of local elections.
        19. Timing of elections.
        Miscellaneous and supplemental
        20. Summoning new Parliament: effect of demise of the Crown.
        21. Ordinary elections of parish and community councillors: insufficient nominations.
        22. Welsh versions of forms.
        23. Increase in penalties for offences under principal Act, etc.
        24. Miscellaneous amendments of principal Act.
        25. Amendments of other enactments.
        26. Expenses.
        27. Interpretation.
        28. Repeals.
        29. Citation, commencement and extent.
        Schedules
        [SCHEDULE 1 Special Polling Stations in Northern Ireland]
        [Part I Right to Vote at Special Polling Stations]
        [Part II Rules Relating to Special Polling Stations]
        [Part III Modifications of Parliamentary Elections Rules]
        [Part IV Modifications of Representation of the People Acts]
        SCHEDULE 2 Manner of Voting
        Part I Consequential Amendments of Principal Act
        Part II Transitional Provision for Absent Voters
        Part III Voting at Municipal Elections in the City
        SCHEDULE 3 Penalties
        SCHEDULE 4 Miscellaneous Amendments of the Principal Act
        SCHEDULE 5 Repeals

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