Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000

29 Emblems

(1) A party’s application under section 28 may include a request for the registration of up to three emblems to be used by the party on ballot papers.

(2) Where a request is made by a party under this section in relation to an emblem, the Commission shall register the emblem as an emblem of the party unless in their opinion it—

(a) would either—

(i) be the same as a registered emblem of a party which is already registered in the register in which that party is applying to be registered, or

(ii) be likely to be confused by voters with a registered emblem of a party which is already registered in respect of the relevant part of the United Kingdom,

(b) is obscene or offensive,

(c) is of such a character that its publication would be likely to amount to the commission of an offence, or

(d) includes a word or expression prohibited by virtue of section 28(4)(f).

(3) In subsection (2)(a) “already registered in respect of the relevant part of the United Kingdom” has the meaning given by section 28(5).

(4) A registered emblem shall be a black and white representation of the emblem shown in the application.

(5) Where the Commission refuse a request made by a party under this section in relation to an emblem, they shall notify the party of their reasons for refusing the request.