# The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums)(England) Regulations 2012, Rule 21: Notification of requirement of secrecy in respect of the count

Extent: E+W

(1) The counting officer must make such arrangements as he or she thinks fit to ensure that every person attending at the counting of the votes (other than any constable on duty at the counting) has been given a copy in writing of the provisions of subsections (2) and (6) of section 66 of the 1983 Act, as applied by Schedule 4.
(2) In this rule, a reference to a constable includes a person designated as a community support officer under section 38 of the Police Reform Act 2002 (police powers for employees).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/323/schedule/5/rule/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-conduct-of-referendumsengland-regulations-2012/schedule-5/rule-21
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