Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001

Device referred to in rule 29(3A)(b) of parliamentary elections rules

12.—(1) The device referred to in rule 29(3A)(b) of the rules in Schedule 1 to the 1983 Act(1) shall be of the description set out in this regulation.

(2) The device shall be such that–

(a) it satisfies the conditions in paragraphs (3) to (7) below;

(b) a ballot paper can–

(i) be inserted into, and removed from, it, or

(ii) be attached to, and detached from, it, and

(c) the ballot paper will remain firmly in place once inserted into, or attached to, the device.

(3) There shall be sufficient space to allow the particulars of each candidate named on the ballot paper to be clearly shown.

(4) There shall be one hole in the device for each of the candidates named on the ballot paper.

(5) Each hole in the device shall be of equal size.

(6) Each hole shall be positioned to frame the space to the right of the particulars of the candidate on which the vote may be marked (“the relevant space”).

(7) Each hole shall be sufficiently large to allow a voter to mark a cross in the relevant space on the ballot paper.

(1)

Rule 29(3A) was inserted by section 13(2) of the 2000 Act.