Explanatory Notes

Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Act 2011

2011 CHAPTER 1

16 February 2011

Commentary on Sections

Schedule 3: Absent voting in the referendum

Part 2 –Northern Ireland

118.Paragraphs 12-20 contain equivalent provisions with necessary adaptations for absent voting in Northern Ireland. This includes a requirement under paragraph 15 for the registration officer to grant an application to vote by post or by proxy where certain conditions are met.