The Local Authority and Greater London Authority Elections (Nomination of Candidates) (Amendment) (England) Rules 2022

These Rules amend the Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (S.I. 2006/3304), the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (S.I. 2006/3305) and the Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/3541). Specifically they amend the requirements for candidate consent to nomination to cover the additional disqualification criteria imposed by the amendments made by the Local Government (Disqualification) Act 2022 (c. 17). These amendments add to the existing disqualification criteria the notification requirements set out in the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42), a Sexual Risk Order made under section 122A of that Act, and the equivalent notification requirements and Orders in effect in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.