Paragraph 10 Correction of minor errors
A returning officer may, if he thinks fit, at any time before the publication under rule 9 of the statement of persons nominated, correct minor errors in a nomination paper F1or home address form.
Errors which may be corrected include—
errors as to a person's electoral number;
obvious errors of spelling in relation to the details of a candidate;
errors as to the information mentioned in rule 4(6)(b).
Anything done by a returning officer in pursuance of this rule shall not be questioned in any proceedings other than proceedings on an election petition.
A returning officer must have regard to any guidance issued by the Electoral Commission for the purposes of this rule.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Sch. 2 rule 10(1) inserted (E.) (2.5.2019 with effect in accordance with rule 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/1309), rules 1(2), 2(6)(a)
- F2
Sch. 2 rule 10(2)(c) inserted (E.) (2.5.2019 with effect in accordance with rule 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/1309), rules 1(2), 2(6)(b)
Notes on Schedule 2
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Sch. 2 heading omitted (10.3.2022) by virtue of The Local Elections (Miscellaneous and Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/263), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 8(2) (with reg. 12(d))