Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act 1918" in English language version.
The shortest statute is the Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act 1918, which runs to 27 operative words: 'A woman shall not be disqualified by sex or marriage from being elected to or sitting or voting as a Member of the Commons House of Parliament.' Section 2 contains a further 14 words giving the short title.