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The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
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King's Printer of Acts of Parliament
2015-11-03
POLICE, ENGLAND AND WALES
This Order makes provision as to the conduct of elections for a police and crime commissioner (“PCC elections”) for police areas in England and Wales. Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c.13) provides that each police area in England and Wales, apart from the Metropolitan police district, is to have a police and crime commissioner who is to discharge the functions conferred on the commissioner by that Part of the Act. The commissioner is to be elected in accordance with Chapter 6 of that Part of the Act. The Electoral Commission has been consulted on the draft of this Order, as required by section 7(2)(hc) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c.41).
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
art. 3A
The Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) Regulations 2023
reg. 36(3)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
art. 18(1A)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(3)(a)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
art. 18A
The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023
reg. 4(2)
reg. 1(3)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
art. 22(5A)-(5F)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(3)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
art. 87(5)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(4)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 3(10)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(5)(a)(iii)
Sch. 2
para. 24-26
reg. 1(3)(d)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 3(10)
The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 19(2)(a)(ii)
reg. 1(5)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 4(6)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(5)(b)(iii)
Sch. 2
para. 24-26
reg. 1(3)(d)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 6(5)-(7)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(5)(c)
Sch. 2
para. 18
19(2)
reg. 1(3)(d)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 7(14)
The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 19(2)(b)
reg. 1(5)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 9A
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(6)(a)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 10A
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(5)(d)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 11(1)(aa)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(5)(e)(i)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 11(5A)
(5B)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(5)(e)(ii)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 11(8)-(10)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(5)(e)(iii)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 14(7A)
(7B)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(5)(f)(ii)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 16(2)(ab)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(5)(h)(i)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 16(2E)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(5)(h)(ii)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 16B-16D
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(5)(i)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 16C(5)
The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 12(a)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 16C(6)
The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 12(b)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 16C(7)
The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 12(c)(i)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 16C(7)(b)
The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 12(c)(ii)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 16C(7)(c)
The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 12(c)(ii)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 16C(7)(d)
The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 12(c)(iii)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 17(4A)-(4E)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(5)(j)(ii)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 29(1A)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(6)(b)(ii)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 43(3A)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(6)(d)(ii)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 43A-43D
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(6)(e)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 46A-46E
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(6)(g)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 55(6)-(9)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(6)(h)(ii)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2 para. 57(1)(g) and word
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(6)(i)
(ii)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 59A(1)(a)(i)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(6)(k)(iii)(aa)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 59A(1)(a)(ii)
(iii)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(6)(k)(iii)(bb)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 59A(1)(c)(i)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(6)(k)(iv)(aa)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 59A(1)(c)(ii)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(6)(k)(iv)(bb)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3
rule 5(1)
The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023
reg. 4(4)(a)(i)
reg. 1(6)(b)
(8)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3
rule 5(3)
The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023
reg. 4(4)(a)(ii)
reg. 1(6)(b)
(8)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3
rule 11(2)(c)
The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023
reg. 4(4)(b)
reg. 1(5)
(8)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3
rule 13(3)
The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023
reg. 4(4)(c)(i)
reg. 1(6)(b)
(8)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3
rule 13(3)
The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023
reg. 4(4)(c)(ii)
reg. 1(6)(b)
(8)
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3
rule 32(1)(a)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(7)(a)(i)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3
rule 32(1)(b)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(7)(a)(ii)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3
rule 34(1)(ba)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(7)(b)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3 rule 37 table
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(7)(b)(i)
Sch. 2
para. 18
21(1)
reg. 1(3)(d)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3 rule 37 table
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(7)(b)(ii)
Sch. 2
para. 18
21(1)
reg. 1(3)(d)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3 rule 37 Table
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Sch. 2
para. 21(2)
(3)
Sch. 2
para. 18
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3
rule 37(1)(b)
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 17(7)(a)
Sch. 2
para. 18
21(1)
reg. 1(3)(d)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3
rule 49(2)(c)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(7)(c)(i)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3 rule 49(2)(e) and word
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(7)(c)(ii)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3 rule 70 Form 11
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Sch. 2
para. 23(2)
Sch. 2
para. 18
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3 rule 70 Form 13
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Sch. 2
para. 23(2)
Sch. 2
para. 18
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3 rule 70 Form 12
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Sch. 2
para. 23(3)
Sch. 2
para. 18
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3 rule 70 Form 14
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Sch. 2
para. 23(3)
Sch. 2
para. 18
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3 rule 70 Form 11
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Sch. 8
Pt. 2
Sch. 2
para. 23(1)
reg. 1(3)(d)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3 rule 70 Form 13
The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Sch. 8
Pt. 2
Sch. 2
para. 23(1)
reg. 1(3)(d)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3 rule 70 Form 12
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Sch. 6
Pt. 2
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 3 rule 70 Form 14
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Sch. 6
Pt. 2
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 4
para. 27(1)(a)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(8)(a)(i)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 4
para. 27(1)(b)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(8)(a)(ii)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 4
para. 27(2)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(8)(b)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 10
para. 3(1)(b)(v)
The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
reg. 8(10)(b)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. A1
para. 4
The Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) Regulations 2023
reg. 23
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. A1
The Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) Regulations 2023
Sch. 1
reg. 1(2)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Order
Elections Act 2022
Sch. 11
para. 6(3)
s. 67(1)
reg. 3(l)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 2
para. 16C(7)(ca)
The Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024
reg. 24(2)
reg. 1(1)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
art. 13(1)(ea)
The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024
reg. 22(2)(a)
reg. 1(3)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
art. 13(1)(ea)
The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024
reg. 22(2)(b)
reg. 1(3)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
Sch. 7
para. 14A
The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses and Exclusions) Regulations 2024
reg. 4(3)
reg. 6
reg. 1(1)(b)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3Rules for the conduct of PCC elections where poll not taken together with poll at another election
PART 2Stages common to contested and uncontested elections
NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES
Withdrawal of candidates15
1
A candidate may withdraw from being a candidate by notice of withdrawal—
a
signed by the candidate and attested by one witness, and
b
delivered to the police area returning officer at the place for delivery of nomination papers.
2
Where a candidate (“A”) is outside the United Kingdom, a notice of withdrawal which is accompanied by a written declaration of A’s absence from the United Kingdom is of the same effect as a notice signed by A if both the notice and the declaration are signed by A’s proposer.