Explanatory Notes

Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013

2013 CHAPTER 6

31 January 2013

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Administration and Conduct of Elections etc

Section 19: Voters waiting at polling station at close of poll

74.Section 19 allows voters queuing at a polling station, for the purpose of voting, at close of poll to be issued with ballot papers and vote despite the time of close of poll having passed. Further provision in connection with this change may be made under section 27 on commencement (see paragraph 83).