SCHEDULE 1Amendments to the 1962 Act

Part 4Amendments to the Local Elections Rules

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In rule 21 M1 (postal ballot papers) after paragraph (2) insert—

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The returning officer must also send to those entitled to vote by post such information as the returning officer thinks appropriate about how to obtain—

a

translations into languages other than English of any directions to or guidance for voters sent with the ballot paper;

b

a translation into Braille of such directions or guidance;

c

graphical representations of such directions or guidance;

d

the directions or guidance in any other form (including any audible form).

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The returning officer must ensure that the return of the ballot paper and the declaration of identity is free of charge to the voter.