Regulation 3 Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation

(1)

Schedule 2 to the 2004 Regulations^f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In paragraph 32 (procedure in relation to declarations of identity on receipt of covering envelope)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a), omit the words “and given his name and address”; and

(b)

after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A)
A person must not sign the declaration as a witness under sub-paragraph (1)(a) unless he is—

(a)
aged 18 years or over; and

(b)
satisfied to the best of his knowledge and belief as to the identity of the voter.”.

(3)

Part 3 (appendix of forms) is amended as follows.

(4)

Replace Form K (proxy paper)^f2 with the form in Schedule 9 to these Regulations.

(5)

Replace Form L (declaration of identity)^f3 with the form in Schedule 10 to these Regulations.

Annotations

Footnotes

f1: Schedule 2 was substituted by S.I. 2009/813 and subsequent amendments are referenced in these Regulations.
f2: Form K was amended by S.I. 2014/1803.
f3: Form L was amended by S.I. 2014/1803.