Paragraph 11 Correction of minor errors

(1)

A CRO may, if he thinks fit, at any time before the publication under rule 10 of the statement of 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 candidate,

F2(c)

errors as to the information mentioned in rule 6(9B)(b).

(3)

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

(4)

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

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 5 rule 11(1) inserted (31.12.2019) by The Greater London Authority Elections (Amendment) Rules 2019 (S.I. 2019/1426), rules 1(1), 3(7)(a) (with rule 2)
F2: Sch. 5 rule 11(2)(c) inserted (31.12.2019) by The Greater London Authority Elections (Amendment) Rules 2019 (S.I. 2019/1426), rules 1(1), 3(7)(b) (with rule 2)

Notes on Schedule 5

Modifications

C1: Sch. 5 applied (with modifications) (18.2.2012) by The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/444), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 1 Table 11 (with reg. 27)