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Overseas Electors Bill, continued

(2)    

A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary

conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.”

Philip Davies

NC12

To move the following Clause—

“Report on electoral offences, overseas electors and the extension of the

franchise

(1)    

The Minister for the Cabinet Office or Secretary of State must publish a report on

electoral offences, overseas electors and the extension of the franchise.

(2)    

The report must include assessments of—

(a)    

the effects of the extension of the franchise under the provisions of this

Act on the incidence of—

(i)    

reports of electoral offences under the Representation of the

People Act 1983, and

(ii)    

prosecutions for such offences,

(b)    

the capacity of appropriate authorities to investigate and prosecute such

alleged offences,

(c)    

the number of reports of electoral offences under the Representation of

the People Act 1983 alleged to have been committed by overseas

electors—

(i)    

in the period since the provisions of this Act came into force, and

(ii)    

in a comparable period before the provisions of this Act came

into force,

(d)    

the number of prosecutions for electoral offences under the

Representation of the People Act 1983 by overseas electors—

(i)    

in the period since the provisions of this Act came into force, and

(ii)    

in a comparable period before the provisions of this Act came

into force,

(e)    

any steps to be taken to reduce the incidence of such electoral offences.”

Philip Davies

NC13

To move the following Clause—

“Expiration of Act after five years

This Act shall expire five years from the date on which it receives Royal Assent.”

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Overseas Electors Bill, continued

Philip Davies

NC14

To move the following Clause—

“Expiration of Act after three years

This Act shall expire three years from the date on which it receives Royal

Assent.”

Philip Davies

2

Clause  1,  page  1,  line  5,  after “if—” insert—

“(za)    

the person—

(i)    

was born in the United Kingdom, or

(ii)    

on the relevant date has been a British citizen for at least 15

years, and

(zb)    

on the relevant date the person had cumulatively been resident in the

United Kingdom for at least 15 years, and”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment would require electors to demonstrate further attachment to the United Kingdom.

Philip Davies

3

Clause  1,  page  1,  line  11,  leave out “is a British citizen” and insert “is not a citizen

of a country other than the United Kingdom”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment would add the condition that an overseas elector is not a citizen of another

country.

Philip Davies

4

Clause  1,  page  1,  line  14,  leave out “is a British citizen” and insert “is not a citizen

of a country other than the United Kingdom”

Member’s explanatory statement

See explanatory statement for Amendment 3.

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Overseas Electors Bill, continued

Jim McMahon

Danielle Rowley

Lloyd Russell-Moyle

Ged Killen

Mr Paul Sweeney

Caroline Lucas

Tom Brake

Hywel Williams

Gavin Robinson

Jonathan Edwards

David Linden

Tracy Brabin

Catherine West

Sarah Jones

Kirsty Blackman

Preet Kaur Gill

Nicky Morgan

Sir Peter Bottomley

Debbie Abrahams

Cat Smith

Helen Hayes

Neil Coyle

Kate Osamor

Stephen Kinnock

Geraint Davies

Christian Matheson

Barbara Keeley

Steve McCabe

Matt Western

Ms Diane Abbott

Jo Stevens

Louise Haigh

Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

Afzal Khan

Jo Platt

Karen Lee

Melanie Onn

Stella Creasy

Mrs Sharon Hodgson

Lilian Greenwood

Emma Dent Coad

Lyn Brown

Liz Twist

Rachel Reeves

Julie Cooper

Yvonne Fovargue

Kate Green

James Frith

Thelma Walker

Gareth Snell

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

Anneliese Dodds

Alex Norris

Eleanor Smith

Ian Mearns

Sandy Martin

Stephen Morgan

Gerald Jones

Carolyn Harris

Gordon Marsden

Lesley Laird

Susan Elan Jones

Alex Cunningham

Tonia Antoniazzi

Faisal Rashid

Mike Hill

Karl Turner

Fiona Onasanya

Bambos Charalambous

Anna McMorrin

Rosie Duffield

Hugh Gaffney

Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods

Dr Paul Williams

Dan Carden

Andy Slaughter

Angela Rayner

Jon Trickett

Nick Thomas-Symonds

Bill Esterson

Dr David Drew

Stephen Timms

Ellie Reeves

Emma Hardy

Christina Rees

1

Clause  1,  page  1,  line  14,  after “citizen,” insert—

“(iia)    

is aged 16 or over,”

Philip Davies

Christian Matheson

5

Clause  1,  page  2,  line  6,  leave out “or the previous residence condition”.

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment would remove the permanent residence condition, leaving previous registration

as the sole qualifying condition.

Philip Davies

72

Clause  1,  page  2,  line  7,  at end insert “and

(c)    

the person satisfies at least one of the following conditions—

(i)    

he or she was included in a register of parliamentary electors at

some time in the past fifteen years;

(ii)    

he or she was resident in the United Kingdom at some point in

the last fifteen years;

(iii)    

he or she is a member of the United Kingdom armed forces;

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(iv)    

he or she is employed in the service of the Crown;

(v)    

he or she is employed by the British Council;

(vi)    

he or she is employed by a United Kingdom public authority;

(vii)    

he or she is employed by a designated humanitarian agency;

(viii)    

he or she is the spouse or civil partner of a person mentioned in

sub-paragraphs (iii) to (vii) above and is residing outside the

United Kingdom to be with his or her spouse or civil partner.

(1A)    

The Minister for the Cabinet Office or the Secretary of State may by statutory

instrument define “United Kingdom public authority” and “designated

humanitarian agency” for the purposes of subsection (1)(c).

(1B)    

A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1A) is subject to

annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”

Philip Davies

73

Clause  1,  page  2,  line  9,  leave out “in the past” and insert “since 1 January 2004”

Philip Davies

Christian Matheson

6

Clause  1,  page  2,  line  16,  leave out subsections (3) and (4)

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on Amendment 5.

Philip Davies

74

Clause  1,  page  2,  line  17,  leave out “in the past” and insert “since 1 January 2004”

Christian Matheson

22

Clause  1,  page  2,  line  23,  leave out sub-paragraph (ii)

Christian Matheson

21

Clause  1,  page  2,  line  39,  at end insert—

““resident” must be defined in regulations made by the Minister for the

Cabinet Office or the Secretary of State.”

Christian Matheson

17

Clause  1,  page  2,  line  44,  leave out “and (3)”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on Amendment 5.

Philip Davies

Christian Matheson

7

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  3,  leave out paragraph (b)

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on Amendment 5.

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Overseas Electors Bill, continued

Philip Davies

39

Clause  1,  page  3,  leave out lines 5 to 8 and insert—

“(3)    

The second condition is that the person making the declaration (“the declarant”)

proves that they qualify as an overseas elector in respect of the constituency by

providing valid supporting documentation to the registration officer.

(3A)    

Valid supporting documentation for the purposes of proving qualification for the

previous registration condition are—

(a)    

a poll card, or

(b)    

a letter from the appropriate local authority stating that the person was on

the electoral roll at the appropriate time.

(3B)    

Valid supporting documentation for the purposes of proving qualification for the

previous residence condition must include—

(a)    

one document from List A, or

(b)    

two documents from List B.

(3C)    

For the purposes of subsection (3B), List A documents include but are not limited

to—

household utility bill (such as gas, electric, water or telephone);

full UK photocard driving licence with signature or ‘old style’ driving

licence (including provisional or expired licences);

bank, building society or credit card statement, or bank or building

society passbook;

local authority tax bill (e.g. council tax bill);

local authority rent book;

solicitor’s letter confirming house purchase or land registry

confirmation, or an official copy of the land register or other proof of

title;

HM Revenue & Customs (Inland Revenue) tax document such as a tax

assessment, statement of account or notice of coding;

original notification letter from the relevant benefits agency confirming

entitlement to benefits or the state pension;

pension or benefit correspondence from the Department for Work and

Pensions;

instrument of a court appointment, e.g. probate or court-registered power

of attorney.

(3D)    

For the purposes of subsection (3B), List B documents include but are not limited

to—

payslip;

employment document, such offer of employment or reference;

school, college or university (or UCAS) document, such as offer of a

place, or confirmation of attendance;

insurance documents, such as full insurance schedule, or letter

confirming insurance cover;

student loans company letter;

mobile telephone bill;

other evidence prescribed in guidance given by the Minister.

(3E)    

To be valid supporting documentation, a document must contain both a date

(which can be earlier than the date the declarant left the address concerned) and

the declarant’s declared last address in the United Kingdom.”

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Overseas Electors Bill, continued

Christian Matheson

Philip Davies

18

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  9,  leave out subsection (4)

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on Amendment 5.

Philip Davies

28

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  22,  leave out “3” and insert “2”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment changes the time period for submitting the declaration after it has been made to

2 months from 3 months.

Philip Davies

29

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  22,  leave out “3” and insert “1”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment changes the time period for submitting the declaration after it has been made to

1 month from 3 months.

Philip Davies

30

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  22,  leave out “3 months” and insert “14 days”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment changes the time period for submitting the declaration after it has been made to

14 days from 3 months.

Philip Davies

40

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  23,  at end insert—

“(5A)    

An overseas elector’s declaration shall be disregarded for the purposes of

registration to vote in a particular parliamentary election if it received by the

registration officer after 5pm on the nineteenth day before the date of the poll at

that election.”

Philip Davies

41

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  34,  after “name” insert “and date of birth”

Philip Davies

42

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  35,  at end insert—

“(aa)    

state either the declarant’s National Insurance number or the reason the

declarant is unable to provide his or her National Insurance number,”

Philip Davies

43

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  35,  at end insert—

“(aa)    

state any previous full names held by the declarant in the period since

they last made a renewal declaration and the reasons for any changes of

name,”

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Philip Davies

44

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  35,  at end insert—

“(aa)    

state the number and date of issue of a British passport held by the

declarant or, if the declarant no longer holds a British passport,

prescribed information relating to the nationality of the declarant,”

Philip Davies

45

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  35,  at end insert—

“(aa)    

state a telephone number for the declarant,”

Philip Davies

46

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  35,  at end insert—

“(aa)    

state an email address for the declarant,”

Philip Davies

47

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  35,  at end insert—

“(aa)    

state the declarant’s preferred means of contact by the registration

officer,”

Philip Davies

8

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  37,  leave out “is a British citizen” and insert “was either born

in the United Kingdom or has been a British citizen for at least 15 years”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on Amendment 2.

Philip Davies

9

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  37,  at end insert—

“(ca)    

state that the declarant is not a citizen of a country other than the United

Kingdom”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on Amendment 3.

Philip Davies

48

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  38,  leave out “that the declarant is not resident in the United

Kingdom” and insert “the country of residence of the declarant, and how long they have

lived there,”

Philip Davies

10

Clause  1,  page  3,  line  40,  leave out paragraph (e) and insert—

“(e)    

state that the declarant has cumulatively been resident in the United

Kingdom for at least 15 years,”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on Amendment 2.