Article 15 I1

Rule 26 of the local elections rules (equipment of polling stations) is amended as follows.

After paragraph (3) insert:

“(3A)

The returning officer shall also provide each polling station with—

(a)

at least one large version of the ballot paper which shall be displayed inside the polling station for the assistance of voters who are partially-sighted;

(b)

a device falling within the description in paragraphs (5) to (10) for enabling voters who are blind or partially sighted to vote without any need for assistance from the presiding officer or any companion (within the meaning of rule 36(1)).”.

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