# The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007, Paragraph 14: Correction of minor errors


(1) A returning officer may, if he thinks fit, at any time before the publication under rule 12 of the statement of persons nominated, correct minor errors in a nomination paper.
(2) Errors which may be corrected include—
(a) errors as to a person’s electoral number;
(b) obvious errors of spelling in relation to the details of a candidate.
(3) Anything done by a returning officer in pursuance of this rule shall not be questioned in any proceedings other than proceedings on an election petition.
(4) A returning officer must have regard to any guidance issued by the Electoral Commission for the purposes of this rule.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2007/9780110766904/schedule/3/paragraph/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-local-authorities-mayoral-elections-england-and-wales-regulations-2007/schedule-3/paragraph-14
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