Rule 48 Spoilt ballot papersI1

England and Wales

(1)

This rule applies where a voter has inadvertently dealt with their ballot paper in such a manner that it cannot conveniently be used as a ballot paper.

(2)

The voter may obtain another ballot paper by—

(a)

giving the ballot paper that was inadvertently dealt with (the “spoilt ballot paper”) to the presiding officer, and

(b)

proving to the presiding officer’s satisfaction that it was dealt with inadvertently.

(3)

Where the voter is given another ballot paper, the spoilt ballot paper must be cancelled immediately.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 2 rule 48 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))