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Paragraph 12 The count (CMER 40, LMER and MER 41)

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(1)

In any case to which rule 6(1)(b) applies, the ballot boxes from each polling station shall be opened together, and the ballot papers counted and verified together.

(2)

The hours between 5 in the afternoon and 10 on the following morning may be excluded only with the prior consent of the GLRO.