Introductory Text1.Citation, commencement, extent, application and interpretation2.Amendment of the European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 20043.In regulation 5 (polling districts and places), in paragraph (2)—.4.(1) Regulation 29 (offences in connection with candidature) is amended.5.In regulation 76H (by-elections), in paragraph (1) for “76I(4)” substitute.6.For regulation 76I (relevant citizens of the Union) substitute— Relevant.7.After regulation 115 insert— Requirement to provide information about candidate.8.Amendment of Schedule 1 to the European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 20049.In Schedule 1, after rule 7, insert— Request for information.10.(1) In Schedule 1, rule 11 (decisions as to validity.11.(1) In Schedule 1, rule 39 (voting procedure) is amended.12.(1) In Schedule 1, rule 52 (interpretation of rules 53.13.In Schedule 1, in rule 54 (rejected ballot papers), in.14.(1) In Schedule 1, rule 55 (first stage) is amended.15.(1) In Schedule 1, rule 59 (exclusion of candidates) is.16.In Schedule 1, in rule 63 (decisions of returning officer),.17.In Schedule 1, in rule 64 (declaration of result), after.18.(1) In Schedule 1, rule 65 (return or forfeiture of.19.In Schedule 1, in rule 72 (party candidate), after paragraph.20.Amendment of Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 200421.(1) In Schedule 2, paragraph 4 (additional requirements for applications.22.(1) In Schedule 2, paragraph 6 (additional requirements for applications.SignatureExplanatory Note