Paragraph 13 Correction of minor errors

(1)

The GLRO may, if he thinks fit, at any time before the publication under rule 12 of the statement of parties and persons nominated, correct minor errors in a nomination paper F1or home address form.

(2)

Errors which may be corrected include—

(a)

errors as to a person's electoral number,

(b)

obvious errors of spelling in relation to the details of a party or candidate,

F2(c)

errors as to the information mentioned in rule 8(4B)(b).

(3)

Anything done by the GLRO in pursuance of this rule may not be questioned in any proceedings other than proceedings on an election petition.

(4)

The GLRO must have regard to any guidance issued by the Electoral Commission for the purposes of this rule.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 2 rule 13(1) inserted (31.12.2019) by The Greater London Authority Elections (Amendment) Rules 2019 (S.I. 2019/1426), rules 1(1), 4(8)(a) (with rule 2)
F2: Sch. 2 rule 13(2)(c) inserted (31.12.2019) by The Greater London Authority Elections (Amendment) Rules 2019 (S.I. 2019/1426), rules 1(1), 4(8)(b) (with rule 2)