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Paragraph 26 Notification of requirement of secrecy

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(1)

The returning officer shall make such arrangements as are reasonably practicable to ensure that every person attending at a polling station has been given a copy in writing of the provisions of subsections (1), (3), (5) and (6) of section 66 of the 1983 Act and that every person attending at the counting of the votes has been given a copy in writing of subsections (2) and (6) of that section.

(2)

But these arrangements shall not apply to–

(a)

a person attending the polling station for the purpose of voting;

(b)

a person under the age of 18 years of age accompanying a voter;

(c)

a person assisting a voter with disabilities to vote; or

(d)

a constable on duty at a polling station or at the count.