Rule 44 Adjournment of poll in case of riotI1

England and Wales

C1(1)

Where the proceedings at any polling station are interrupted or obstructed by riot or open violence, the presiding officer must adjourn the proceedings till the following day and must forthwith give notice to the returning officer who discharges the functions specified in regulation 5 of the Combinations of Polls Regulations.

(2)

Where the poll is adjourned at any polling station—

(a)

the hours of polling on the day to which it is adjourned must be the same as for the original day; and

(b)

references in these Rules to the close of the poll shall be construed accordingly.

Annotations

Modifications

C1: Sch. 3 rule 44(1) modified (16.2.2011) by Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Act 2011 (c. 1), s. 19(2), Sch. 5 para. 35

Commencement

I1: Sch. 3 rule 44 in force at 27.3.2007, see reg. 1(2)