Paragraph 17 Withdrawal of candidates

(1)

A candidate for return as a constituency member may withdraw that candidate’s candidature by notice of withdrawal—

(a)

signed by the candidate and attested by one witness; and

(b)

delivered to the CRO at the place for delivery of constituency nomination papers.

(2)

A candidate for return as a regional member may withdraw that candidate’s candidature by notice of withdrawal—

(a)

signed by the candidate and attested by one witness; and

(b)

delivered to the RRO at the place or a place for delivery of individual nomination papers and regional lists.

(3)

A registered party may withdraw the candidature of any or all of the candidates included in a regional list of that party by notice of withdrawal—

(a)

signed by the party’s nominating officer and attested by one witness; and

(b)

delivered to the RRO at the place or places for the delivery of regional lists.

(4)

Where a candidate in a regional list has been withdrawn in accordance with this rule the RRO shall delete the name and address of that candidate from the list.