Observers
22Accredited observers: organisations
1
An organisation may apply to the Electoral Commission to be accredited for the purpose of nominating observers at any of the following proceedings relating to the referendum—
a
proceedings at the issue or receipt of postal ballot papers,
b
proceedings at the poll,
c
proceedings at the counting of votes.
2
If the Commission grant the application the organisation may nominate members who may attend the proceedings in question.
3
The Commission, in granting the application, may specify a limit on the number of observers nominated by the organisation who may attend, at the same time, specified proceedings by virtue of this section.
4
An application under subsection (1) must be made in the manner specified by the Commission.
5
The Commission may at any time revoke the grant of an application under subsection (1).
6
If the Commission—
a
refuse an application under subsection (1), or
b
revoke the grant of any such application,
they must give their decision in writing and must, when doing so, give reasons for the refusal or revocation.
7
The right conferred by this section is subject to any provision of this Act which regulates attendance at the proceedings in question.