New UK Order Amends Welsh Election Forms
London, 4th December 2024
The UK Parliament has passed a new order amending the Parliamentary Elections and Recall Petition (Welsh Forms) Order 2024. The order, which came into effect on 4th December 2024, makes changes to the Welsh language forms used in parliamentary elections and recall petitions in Wales.
Background
The Parliamentary Elections and Recall Petition (Welsh Forms) Order 2024 was originally made in 2024 to provide Welsh language versions of the forms used in parliamentary elections and recall petitions in Wales. The order was made under section 19 of the Parliamentary Elections (Welsh Forms) Act 2024, which requires the Secretary of State to make an order providing Welsh language versions of the forms used in parliamentary elections and recall petitions in Wales.
Changes Made by the Order
The new order makes a number of changes to the Welsh language forms used in parliamentary elections and recall petitions in Wales. These changes include:
- Updating the wording of the forms to reflect changes made to the Parliamentary Elections (Welsh Forms) Act 2024 by the Elections Act 2023.
- Making minor corrections to the Welsh language versions of the forms.
Impact of the Order
The new order will ensure that the Welsh language forms used in parliamentary elections and recall petitions in Wales are up-to-date and accurate. This will help to ensure that voters in Wales have access to the information they need to participate in the electoral process.
Further Information
Further information on the new order can be found on the website of the UK Parliament: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2024-12-04/HCWS339/
The Parliamentary Elections and Recall Petition (Welsh Forms) (Amendment) Order 2024
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