SCHEDULE 3Conduct rules
Notification of requirement of secrecy
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(1)
The counting officer must make such arrangements as are reasonably practicable to ensure that—
(a)
every person attending at a polling station has been given a copy of the provisions of sub-paragraphs (1), (3), (5), (8), (9) and (10) of paragraph 7 of schedule 7,
(b)
every person attending at the counting of the votes has been given a copy of sub-paragraphs (4), (9) and (10) of that paragraph.
(2)
Paragraph (1) does not require the provision of that information to—
(a)
a person attending the polling station for the purpose of voting,
(b)
a person under the age of 16 accompanying a voter,
(c)
a companion of a voter with disabilities, or
(d)
a constable on duty at a polling station or at the count.