Rule 5 Nomination of candidatesI1

England and Wales

(1)

A candidate must nominate themself using a nomination paper in the form in Appendix 1 or a form to the like effect.

(2)

The nomination paper may be delivered either—

(a)

at the place specified by the returning officer in the notice of election, or

(b)

in accordance with the arrangements set out in the electronic delivery statement.

(3)

The nomination paper must—

(a)

state the candidate’s full names, with the surnames placed first,

(b)

if the candidate wishes, include a description that complies with rule 6,

(c)

include a statement of party membership that complies with rule 8, and

(d)

include the declarations set out in the form in Appendix 1, signed by the candidate.

(4)

If a candidate commonly uses forenames or surnames that are different in any respect from the forenames or surnames stated in accordance with paragraph (3)(a) (including where the difference is that the commonly used forenames or surnames are in a different order, include only some of the names or include additional names), the nomination paper may also state the commonly used forenames or surnames.

(5)

The nomination paper must be signed by the candidate in the presence of a witness who must attest the signature.

(6)

The nomination paper must be accompanied by a form (a “home address form”) that complies with rule 9.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 2 rule 5 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))