Part II

Registration of political parties

Registration

Emblems
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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.