Legislation
The law governing electoral registration and the conduct of elections in Northern Ireland is complex and is contained in numerous instruments of primary and secondary legislation including:
- Representation of the People Act 1983
- Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008
- Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001
- European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2004
- Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 1985
- Elected Authorities (Northern Ireland) Act 1989
- Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962
- Electoral Law (Northern Ireland) 1972
- Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006
- Electoral Administration Act 2006
These can be viewed at www.legislation.gov.uk.

