Notification of requirement of secrecy
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16(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.