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Paragraph 47 Decisions during the count

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

The returning officer’s decision (express or implied) on any question arising in respect of—

(a)

a ballot paper;

(b)

the exclusion of a candidate; or

(c)

the transfer of votes.

is final except to the extent that it may be reviewed on an election petition.