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Electoral Act 1993

Miscellaneous provisions - Amendments to Local Elections and Polls Act 1976

280: Special voters

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"Voting in a special way, for people who can't vote normally"

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A special voter is someone who gets to vote in a special way. You used to be able to be a special voter, but this rule was repealed on 1 July 2001. This change was made by section 151 of the Local Electoral Act 2001.

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Part 9Miscellaneous provisions
Amendments to Local Elections and Polls Act 1976

280Special voters (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 280: repealed, on , by section 151 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 (2001 No 35).