Representation of the People Act 1983: Primary legislation governing electoral process, including candidate qualifications, disqualifications, nomination procedures, and electoral offenses
Electoral Administration Act 2006: Modern updates to electoral process, including specific requirements for candidate information and registration procedures
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000: Legislation governing campaign financing, political party registration requirements, and spending limits for candidates
Local Government Act 1972: Specific legislation for local government elections, detailing qualifications and disqualification criteria for local office candidates
House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975: Legislation specifying restrictions and disqualifications for Parliamentary candidates
Age Requirement: Candidate must be 18 years or over to be eligible to run for office
Citizenship Requirement: Specific citizenship or nationality status requirements for eligibility to run for office
Residency Status: Requirements regarding candidate's residency status and duration in the constituency
Criminal Record Check: Implications of criminal records on eligibility to run for office
Mental Capacity Requirement: Legal requirements regarding mental capacity to hold office
Bankruptcy Status: Restrictions on candidacy related to current or previous bankruptcy status
Public Office Restrictions: Limitations on holding multiple public offices simultaneously
Electoral Commission Guidelines: Comprehensive guidance on nomination process and campaign regulations from the official electoral body
