Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the forms used at parliamentary elections held in Northern Ireland for poll cards, postal poll cards, proxy poll cards, proxy postal poll cards, declarations of identity, proxy papers and certificates of employment. These Regulations also remove the requirement for a witness to a declaration of identity to provide a name and address and define who may act as a witness.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.