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Judicial determination of disqualification

Any person may apply to the High Court for a declaration that a Combined Authority Mayor, or Combined County Authority Mayor is, or at any time since being elected has been, disqualified from being a Combined Authority Mayor, or Combined County Authority Mayor.1

Any person who is considering applying for a judicial declaration of disqualification should be advised to take their own legal advice.

Last updated: 8 August 2025