Further amendment of Schedule 2 to the 2007 Rules5

1

Schedule 2 to the 2007 Rules is also amended by this rule.

2

In rule 11 (decisions as to the validity of nomination papers)—

a

in paragraph (1)—

i

after “consent to it”, insert “and a home address form”;

ii

after sub-paragraph (a), insert—

aa

the GLRO decides that the candidate’s home address form—

i

does not comply with the requirements of rule 8(4A), or

ii

if the form contains a statement under rule 8(4B)(a), does not comply with the signature requirement in that rule or the requirements of rule 8(4B)(b), or

b

in paragraph (2), after “candidate”, in the first place it occurs, insert “and a home address form in respect of each candidate”;

c

in paragraph (3), for “has been delivered, the GLRO must examine it” substitute “and each home address form have been delivered, the GLRO must examine them”;

d

in paragraph (6), after sub-paragraph (d) insert—

e

the candidate’s home address form—

i

does not comply with the requirements of rule 8(4A), or

ii

if the form contains a statement under rule 8(4B)(a), does not comply with the signature requirement in that rule or the requirements of rule 8(4B)(b),

e

in paragraph (8)(a), for “nomination paper” substitute “home address form”.