Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013

Adjournment of poll in case of riot

27 (1) Where the proceedings at any polling station are interrupted by riot or open violence, the presiding officer must—

(a) adjourn the proceedings until the following day, and

(b) inform the counting officer without delay.

(2) If the counting officer is informed under paragraph (1)(b), the counting officer must inform the Chief Counting Officer without delay.

(3) Where the poll is adjourned at any polling station—

(a) the hours of polling on the day to which it is adjourned are to be the same as for the original day, and

(b) references in these rules to the close of the poll are to be construed accordingly.