Schedules

Schedule 1Voter identification

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1

Rule 40 (tendered ballot papers) is amended as follows.

2

For paragraph (1A) substitute—

1A

The relevant paragraphs of rule 37 apply in the case of a person who seeks to mark a tendered ballot paper under this rule as they apply in the case of a voter who applies for a ballot paper under rule 37(1), subject to the modification set out in paragraph (1AA).

1AA

The modification is that—

a

in rule 37(1G) as it extends to England and Wales and to Scotland, and

b

in rule 37(1DB) as it extends to Northern Ireland,

the reference to making a further application under paragraph (1) of rule 37 were to seeking a further time to mark a tendered ballot paper under the paragraph of this rule under which a previous such attempt was made.

1AB

In paragraph (1A), “the relevant paragraphs of rule 37” means—

a

paragraphs (1A) to (1T) of rule 37 as it extends to England and Wales and to Scotland;

b

paragraphs (1A) to (1G) of rule 37 as it extends to Northern Ireland.

3

In paragraph (1B), after “where” insert “, at an election held in Northern Ireland”.