Rule 14 Use of commonly used names in statement of persons nominatedI1

England and Wales

(1)

This rule applies where a person’s nomination paper gives commonly used forenames or surnames in accordance with rule 5(4).

(2)

The statement of persons nominated must show the person’s commonly used forenames or surnames (instead of the forenames or surnames stated in the nomination paper in accordance with rule 5(3)(a)) unless the returning officer decides—

(a)

that the use of the person’s commonly used forenames or surnames may be likely to mislead or confuse electors, or

(b)

that the commonly used forenames or surnames are obscene or offensive.

(3)

Where paragraph(2)(a) or (b) applies—

(a)

the statement of persons nominated must show the person’s other forenames or surnames as stated in the nomination paper in accordance with rule 5(3)(a) (instead of the commonly used forenames or surnames), and

(b)

the returning officer must give a notice to the candidate stating the reasons for refusing to allow the use of the commonly used forenames or surnames.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 2 rule 14 in force at 17.12.2021, see rule 1

Notes on Schedule 2

Modifications

C1: Sch. 2 applied (with modifications) (18.7.2025) by The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 paras. 26, 29 (with art. 1(4))