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Paragraph 12

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(1)

Where a voter has not received his ballot paper by the fourth working day before the day of the ballot, he may apply (whether or not in person) to the ballot holder for a replacement ballot paper.

(2)

Such an application shall include evidence of the voter’s identity.

(3)

Where the application is received by the ballot holder later than 3 working days before the day of the ballot and the ballot holder—

(a)

is satisfied as to the voter’s identity; and

(b)

has no reason to doubt that the voter did not receive the original ballot paper;

he shall issue another ballot paper.

(4)

Where a ballot voter applies in person, the ballot holder may hand a replacement ballot paper to him instead of delivering it in accordance with paragraph 10.