Public act became law on Tuesday, 8 February 1983.

Representation of the People Act 1983

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Type: Public act
Reference: 1983 c.2; CHAP 2 1983
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Legislation: Representation of the People Act 1983
Link: View this Public act on www.legislation.gov.uk