Representation of the People Act 1983

Parliamentary Elections Rules E+W+S+N.I.

Arrangement of rules

Part I E+W+S+N.I. Provisions as to Time

Rule

1 Timetable. E+W+S+N.I.

2 Computation of time. E+W+S+N.I.

Part II E+W+S+N.I. Stages Common to Contested and Uncontested Elections

Issue of writ and notice of election E+W+S+N.I.

3 Issue of writ. E+W+S+N.I.

4 Conveyance of writ to acting returning officer. E+W+S+N.I.

5 Notice of election. E+W+S+N.I.

Nomination E+W+S+N.I.

6 Nomination of candidates. E+W+S+N.I.

7 Subscription of nomination paper. E+W+S+N.I.

8 Consent to nomination. E+W+S+N.I.

9 Deposit. E+W+S+N.I.

10 Place for delivery of nomination papers. E+W+S+N.I.

11 Right to attend nomination. E+W+S+N.I.

12 Decisions as to validity of nomination papers. E+W+S+N.I.

13 Withdrawal of candidates. E+W+S+N.I.

14 Publication of statement of persons nominated. E+W+S+N.I.

15 Disqualification by Representation of the People Act 1981. E+W+S+N.I.

16 Adjournment of nomination proceedings in case of riot. E+W+S+N.I.

17 Method of election. E+W+S+N.I.

Part III E+W+S+N.I. Contested Elections

General Provisions E+W+S+N.I.

18 Poll to be taken by ballot. E+W+S+N.I.

19 The ballot papers. E+W+S+N.I.

20 The official mark. E+W+S+N.I.

21 Prohibition of disclosure of vote. E+W+S+N.I.

22 Use of schools and public rooms. E+W+S+N.I.

Action to be taken before the poll E+W+S+N.I.

23 Notice of poll. E+W+S+N.I.

24 Postal ballot papers. E+W+S+N.I.

25 Provision of polling stations. E+W+S+N.I.

26 Appointment of presiding officers and clerks. E+W+S+N.I.

F1 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F1 Sch. 1 rule 27 repealed S.I 1986/1080, arts. 3, 4(2)(c), Sch. by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 28, Sch. 5

28 Issue of official poll cards. E+W+S+N.I.

29 Equipment of polling stations. E+W+S+N.I.

30 Appointment of polling and counting agents. E+W+S+N.I.

31 Declaration of secrecy. E+W+S+N.I.

The poll E+W+S+N.I.

32 Admission to polling station. E+W+S+N.I.

33 Keeping of order in station. E+W+S+N.I.

34 Sealing of ballot boxes. E+W+S+N.I.

35 Questions to be put to voters. E+W+S+N.I.

36 Challenge of voter. E+W+S+N.I.

37 Voting procedure. E+W+S+N.I.

38 Votes marked by presiding officer. E+W+S+N.I.

39 Voting by blind persons. E+W+S+N.I.

40 Tendered ballot papers. E+W+S+N.I.

41 Spoilt ballot papers. E+W+S+N.I.

42 Adjournment of poll in case of riot. E+W+S+N.I.

43 Procedure on close of poll. E+W+S+N.I.

Counting of votes E+W+S+N.I.

44 Attendance at counting of votes. E+W+S+N.I.

45 The count. E+W+S+N.I.

46 Re-count. E+W+S+N.I.

47 Rejected ballot papers. E+W+S+N.I.

48 Decisions on ballot papers. E+W+S+N.I.

49 Equality of votes. E+W+S+N.I.

Part IV E+W+S+N.I. Final Proceedings in Contested and Uncontested Elections

50 Declaration of result. E+W+S+N.I.

51 Return to the writ. E+W+S+N.I.

52 Record of returns at Crown Office. E+W+S+N.I.

53 Return or forfeiture of candidate’s deposit. E+W+S+N.I.

Part V E+W+S+N.I. Disposal of Documents

54 Sealing up of ballot papers. E+W+S+N.I.

55 Delivery of documents to Clerk of the Crown. E+W+S+N.I.

56 Orders for production of documents. E+W+S+N.I.

57 Retention and public inspection of documents. E+W+S+N.I.

58 Disposal of documents in Scotland. E+W+S+N.I.

59 Disposal of documents in Northern Ireland. E+W+S+N.I.

Part VI E+W+S+N.I. Death of Candidate

60 Countermand or abandonment of poll on death of candidate E+W+S+N.I.

E+W+S+N.I. Appendix of Forms

Form of writ.

Form of notice of election.

Form of nomination paper.

Form of ballot paper.

Directions as to printing the ballot paper.

Form of directions for guidance of the voters in voting.

Form of declaration to be made by the companion of a blind voter.