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.statutelaw.gov.uk
There are a number of text books on electoral law which may be available in public libraries. These may be of assistance in understanding the statutory provisions although care should be taken when using them as the differences between the law in Northern Ireland and Great Britain are not always fully explained.

