Countermand or abandonment of poll on death of candidateU.K.
49(1)The following provisions have effect as if they were modified in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) and (3)—U.K.
(a)rule 55 of the Local Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules;
(b)rule 55 of the Parish Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules;
(c)rule 60 of the Mayoral Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules.
(2)In paragraph (4), for “returning officer” substitute “ relevant counting officer ”.
(3)In paragraph (7), for the words from the beginning to “further step” substitute “ Once the ballot papers relating to each relevant election or referendum have been separated, no step or further step may be taken ”.