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<p>The latest date in which an EU citizen can submit a UC1 form to register as an
elector in the European Parliament elections is 12 working days before the date of
the election. This is based on regulations contained within Representation of the
People Act 1983, Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001,
Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001, and Representation of the
People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008.</p><p> </p><p>The rules governing the
conduct of European Parliament elections provide for poll cards only to be sent to
individuals who are registered to vote in the poll or an individual who has been appointed
to vote as proxy for an elector. There is no provision for poll cards to be issued
to any other individuals.</p><p> </p><p>Council Directive 93/109/EC requires all Member
States to send the details of any EU citizens' declarations to their Home State to
ensure an EU citizen does not vote twice, both here and in another EU country. The
Council Directive specifies that this has to be done "sufficiently in advance
of polling day.</p>
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