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Article 3 Referendum

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(1)

It is hereby directed that a referendum shall be held on Friday 22nd May 1998 in Northern Ireland for the purpose of obtaining the views of the people of Northern Ireland on the question posed in the front of the ballot paper set out in Schedule 1 to this Order.

(2)

The votes at the referendum shall be given by ballot and every ballot paper shall—

(a)

be capable of being folded up,

(b)

have a number printed on the back; and

(c)

have attached a counterfoil with the same number printed on it.

(3)

The front and back of the ballot paper to be used shall be in the form set out in Schedule 1 to this Order, or (except as respects the question posed) a form to the like effect.

(4)

The hours of polling shall be between 7 am and 10 pm on the day of the referendum.