Regulation 22 Votes by proxy
Where an elector is unable to vote by reason of disability or otherwise, the elector may apply to the registration officer for the elector’s ballot paper to be sent to a proxy authorised in writing by that elector.
The application must contain the reason for the request of a proxy vote and the address of the proxy if different from that of the elector.
The registration officer must grant the application if satisfied with the reason given.
The registration officer must, in respect of each election, keep a special list (“the proxy list”) consisting of a list of those electors whose applications under paragraph (1) have been granted, together with the addresses provided in the applications to which the ballot papers are to be sent.
The registration officer must remove an elector from the proxy list if the elector applies to the registration officer to be removed.
On the day on which the election notice is published, a proxy must—
be aged 16 years or over; and
reside at an address in the United Kingdom.
A person may not vote as a proxy at an election for more than 2 electors.