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  1. Introductory TextNext Match

  2. 1.Citation and commencementPrevious MatchNext Match

  3. 2.InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

  4. 3.Date of next local electionsPrevious MatchNext Match

  5. 4.Amendments to the 1962 ActPrevious MatchNext Match

  6. 5.Amendments to the 1985 OrderPrevious MatchNext Match

  7. 6.Amendments to the Elections Act 2001Previous MatchNext Match

  8. 6A.Supply of date of birth lists to police and pursuant to a court orderPrevious MatchNext Match

  9. 7.Access to marked registers and other documents after an electionPrevious MatchNext Match

  10. 8.RevocationsPrevious MatchNext Match

  11. SignaturePrevious MatchNext Match

    1. SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match

      Amendments to the 1962 ActPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part 1 Amendments to Part 4 (officers) and Part 6 (the election campaign)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1.The 1962 Act is amended as follows. Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 2.After section 14A(2) (appointment of persons to assist Chief Electoral...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 3.In section 22(2) (remuneration and expenses of returning officer at...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 4.After section 34(4) (appointment of election agent) insert— Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 5.After section 37 (default in appointing election agent) insert— Control...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 6.Omit section 38 (making of contracts through election agent). Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 7.For section 39 (payment of expenses at an election through...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 8.(1) Section 40 (personal expenses of candidate and petty expenses...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 9.After section 40 insert— Expenses incurred at a local election...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 10.(1) Section 41 (prohibition of unauthorised expenses) is amended as...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. 11.(1) Section 42 (limitation of expenses at an election) is...Previous MatchNext Match

        12. 12.In section 44(4) (disputed claims) omit“and (4)” and for “they...Previous MatchNext Match

        13. 13.(1) Section 46 (return as to expenses at an election)...Previous MatchNext Match

        14. 14.In section 47(1) and (2) (declaration as to expenses at...Previous MatchNext Match

        15. 15.(1) Section 52 (inspection of returns and declarations) is amended...Previous MatchNext Match

        16. 16.After section 52 insert— Meaning of “election expenses” at a...Previous MatchNext Match

        17. 17.(1) Section 53 (right to send election address post free)...Previous MatchNext Match

        18. 18.After section 57 (rules for conduct of elections) insert— Returning...Previous MatchNext Match

        19. 19.After Schedule 3 to the 1962 Act insert— SCHEDULE 3A...Previous MatchNext Match

        20. 20.In Schedule 10 to the 1962 Act (forms)— Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part 2 Amendments to Part 9 (Questioning of elections) and Part 10 (Electoral misdemeanours)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 21.The 1962 Act is amended as follows. Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 22.In section 96 (provisions applying to all persons reported personally...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 23.In section 98(1) (avoidance of election for general corruption, etc)...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 24.In section 105(4) (prosecution and trial of electoral misdemeanours) for...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 25.In section 107 (power to except innocent act from being...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 26.In section 108(4)(a)(i) (penalties for corrupt practices) after “paragraph 4”...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 27.In section 111(3) (penalties for electoral offences by officers and...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 28.In section 112 (incapacities resulting from convictions for corrupt or...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 29.Schedule 9 to the 1962 Act is amended in accordance...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 30.After paragraph 4 (personation) insert— Offences relating to applications for...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. 31.(1) Paragraph 5A (false statements in nomination paper, etc.), which...Previous MatchNext Match

        12. 32.After paragraph 12A(7) insert— (7A) A person is not guilty...Previous MatchNext Match

        13. 33.In paragraph 15 for the words from “illegal payment” to...Previous MatchNext Match

        14. 34.In paragraph 17— (a) for “, advance or deposit” substitute...Previous MatchNext Match

        15. 35.After paragraph 17 insert— A person who provides any money or other property in...Previous MatchNext Match

        16. 36.(1) Paragraph 21 is amended as follows. Previous MatchNext Match

        17. 37.After paragraph 25 , which becomes sub-paragraph (1), insert— Previous MatchNext Match

        18. 38.In paragraph 27(3)(e)— (a) for the words “a declaration of...Previous MatchNext Match

        19. 39.(1) Paragraph 32A is amended as follows. Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part 3 Amendments to Part 11 (Miscellaneous and general)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 40.The 1962 Act is amended as follows. Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 41.After section 122 insert— Translations etc. of certain documents (1) Subsections (2) and (3) apply to any document which...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 42.In section 129(b) (computation of time) omit“, Maundy Thursday”. Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 43.(1) Section 130 (interpretation) is amended as follows. Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Part 4 Amendments to the Local Elections RulesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 44.Schedule 5 to the 1962 Act (Local Elections Rules) is...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 45.The timetable in rule 1(2) is amended as follows— Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 46.The timetable in rule 1(3) is amended as follows— Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 47.After rule 3 (returning officer) insert— Forms Where these rules require the use of a form set...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 48.After rule 4(c) (notice of election) insert— Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 49.After rule 5(2) (nomination of candidates) insert— Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 50.(1) Rule 9 (right to attend nomination) is amended as...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 51.(1) In rule 10 (decisions as to validity of nomination...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 52.(1) Rule 12 (publication of nominations) is amended as follows....Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 53.After rule 12 insert— Correction of minor errors (1) The returning officer may, at any time before publication...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. 54.(1) Rule 16 (the ballot papers) is amended as follows....Previous MatchNext Match

        12. 55.After rule 16 insert— Corresponding number list (1) The returning officer must prepare a list containing the...Previous MatchNext Match

        13. 56.In rule 19(2) (use of schools and public rooms) for...Previous MatchNext Match

        14. 57.In rule 20(2) (notice of poll) at the end of...Previous MatchNext Match

        15. 58.In rule 21 (postal ballot papers) after paragraph (2) insert—...Previous MatchNext Match

        16. 59.(1) Rule 25 (issue of official poll cards) is amended...Previous MatchNext Match

        17. 60.(1) Rule 26 (equipment of polling stations) is amended as...Previous MatchNext Match

        18. 61.(1) Rule 27 (appointment of polling and counting agents) is...Previous MatchNext Match

        19. 62.In rule 28(a) (notification of requirement of secrecy) for “assisting...Previous MatchNext Match

        20. 63.In rule 29(3)(a) (admission to polling station) omit“chief”. Previous MatchNext Match

        21. 64.In rule 30(2)(a) (keeping of order in station) omit“in or...Previous MatchNext Match

        22. 65.In rule 31 (sealing of ballot boxes)— Previous MatchNext Match

        23. 66.After rule 32(4) (questions to be put to voters) insert—...Previous MatchNext Match

        24. 67.For rule 33 (challenge of voter) substitute— Challenge of voter...Previous MatchNext Match

        25. 68.(1) Rule 34 (voting procedure) is amended as follows. Previous MatchNext Match

        26. 69.After rule 34 insert— Disclosure of information regarding ballot papers...Previous MatchNext Match

        27. 70.(1) Rule 41 (procedure on close of poll) is amended...Previous MatchNext Match

        28. 71.(1) Rule 44 (attendance at counting of votes) is amended...Previous MatchNext Match

        29. 72.In rule 45(4) (preliminary proceedings and conduct of the count)...Previous MatchNext Match

        30. 73.In rule 46(1)(d) (rejected ballot papers) after “printed number” insert...Previous MatchNext Match

        31. 74.In rule 57(2) (sealing up of ballot papers) for “counterfoils...Previous MatchNext Match

        32. 75.In rule 58(1) (forwarding of documents)— (a) in sub-paragraph (d)...Previous MatchNext Match

        33. 76.(1) Rule 59 (orders for production of documents) is amended...Previous MatchNext Match

        34. 77.(1) Rule 60 (retention and public inspection of documents) is...Previous MatchNext Match

        35. 78.For rule 61 (countermand or abandonment of poll on death...Previous MatchNext Match

        36. 79.The Appendix of Forms in Schedule 5 to the 1962...Previous MatchNext Match

        37. 80.In the Form of nomination paper (form 1), for the...Previous MatchNext Match

        38. 81.In the Notes following the Form of nomination paper— Previous MatchNext Match

        39. 82.(1) The Candidate's consent to nomination (form 2) is amended...Previous MatchNext Match

        40. 83.In the Directions as to printing the ballot paper (form...Previous MatchNext Match

        41. 84.After form 4 insert— . Previous MatchNext Match

        42. 85.In the Declaration of identity Back of form (form 5)...Previous MatchNext Match

        43. 86.In the Declaration of identity (combined polls) Front of form...Previous MatchNext Match

        44. 87.(1) The Elector's official poll card (form 6) is amended...Previous MatchNext Match

        45. 88.For the form of Proxy's official poll card (form 7)...Previous MatchNext Match

        46. 89.In paragraph 6 in the form of Directions for the...Previous MatchNext Match

        47. 90.After form 8 insert— . Previous MatchNext Match

        48. 91.In the certificate of employment (form 9) omit “Chief”. Previous MatchNext Match

    2. SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match

      Amendments to the 1985 OrderPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part 1 Amendments to Article 6 (manner of voting)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) Article 6 of the 1985 Order is amended as...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part 2 Amendments to Part 1 of Schedule 2 (Absent voting – voting by post, by proxy and by post as proxy)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 2.Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the 1985 Order is...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 3.(1) Paragraph 1 (absent vote at local elections for indefinite...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 4.In paragraph 4 (voting as proxy) after sub-paragraph (10) insert—...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 5.(1) Paragraph 5(1) (general requirements for applications) is amended as...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 6.After paragraph 5 insert— Additional requirement for applications for ballot...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 7.(1) Paragraph 6 (additional requirements for applications on grounds of...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 8.(1) Paragraph 7 (additional requirements for applications based on occupation,...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 9.After paragraph 7 insert— Additional requirements for applications based on...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 10.(1) Paragraph 8 (additional requirements for applications in respect of...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 11.In paragraph 11(6) (closing dates for applications) omit “, Maundy...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. 12.(1) Paragraph 12 (grant or refusal of applications) is amended...Previous MatchNext Match

        12. 13.(1) Paragraph 15 (records and lists kept under paragraphs 1,...Previous MatchNext Match

        13. 14.(1) The Appendix is amended as follows. Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part 3 Amendments to Part 3 of Schedule 2 (Absent voting – issue and receipt of ballot papers)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 15.Part 3 of Schedule 2 to the 1985 Order is...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 16.Omit the definition of “election rules” in paragraph 1 (interpretation)....Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 17.In paragraph 2 (form of ballot paper) for “elections rules”...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 18.(1) Paragraph 3 (persons entitled to be present at issue...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 19.(1) Paragraph 6 (marking of postal ballot paper) is amended...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 20.(1) Paragraph 8 (ballot paper envelope) is amended as follows....Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 21.For paragraph 9 substitute— Delivery of postal ballot papers (1) For the purpose of delivering postal ballot papers the...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 22.Paragraph 10 (provision of postal voters ballot box) is omitted....Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 23.For paragraph 11 substitute— Sealing up of completed corresponding number...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 24.(1) Paragraph 12 (spoilt postal ballot paper) is amended as...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. 25.In paragraph 14(4) (postal ballot boxes and receptacles) after “the...Previous MatchNext Match

        12. 26.In paragraph 16(3) (opening of postal voters' ballot box) for...Previous MatchNext Match

        13. 27.In paragraph 17 (opening of covering envelopes) after sub-paragraph (4)...Previous MatchNext Match

        14. 28.(1) Paragraph 17A (procedure in relation to declarations of identity)...Previous MatchNext Match

        15. 29.In paragraph 17C (sealing of receptacles) for “possible” substitute “...Previous MatchNext Match

        16. 30.(1) Paragraph 19 (disposal of documents) is amended as follows....Previous MatchNext Match

    3. SCHEDULE 2APrevious MatchNext Match

      Supply of date of birth lists to police and pursuant to a court orderPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 2.Supply of date of birth lists to police forces and restrictions on usePrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 3.Court orders for production of date of birth listsPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 4.Offence of failure to comply with restrictions under paragraphs 2 and 3Previous MatchNext Match

    4. SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match

      ACCESS TO MARKED REGISTERS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION AFTER AN ELECTIONPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.Interpretation and generalPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 2.Supply of the marked register or lists after a local electionPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 3.Public inspection of the marked register or listsPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 4.Public inspection of other documentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 5.Restrictions on the use, supply and disclosure of documents open to public inspectionPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 6.Fees relating to the marked register or listsPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 7.Access to the marked register or lists and other election documents: failure to comply with restrictionsPrevious MatchNext Match

  13. Explanatory NotePrevious Match

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