Rule 17 Inspection of nomination papersI1
England and Wales
During the time for inspection, any person may inspect nomination papers that have been delivered.
In paragraph (1), “the time for inspection” means ordinary office hours on any day after the last day for the delivery of nomination papers and before the day of the poll, other than an excluded day.
A person inspecting nomination papers may take a copy of, or make extracts from, the papers.
Where nomination papers have been delivered in accordance with the electronic delivery statement, the returning officer must take reasonable steps to ensure that they can be accessed for the purposes of inspecting them.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 2 rule 17(4) inserted (13.3.2026) by The Local Elections (Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/84), rules 1(2), 88 (with rule 1(3))
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 2 rule 17 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))