135 Meaning of “candidate”
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (2000 c 41) | Legislation

135  Meaning of “candidate”

(1)     In section 118 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (interpretation of Part II), for the definition of “candidate” there shall be substituted—

““candidate” shall be construed in accordance with section 118A below;”.

(2)     After section 118 of that Act there shall be inserted—

“118A Meaning of candidate

(1)     References to a candidate in this Part of this Act shall be construed in accordance with

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