Paragraph 10 Correction of minor errors

(1)

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.

(2)

Errors which may be corrected include—

(a)

errors as to a person’s electoral number;

(b)

obvious errors of spelling in relation to the details of a candidate;

F2(c)

errors as to the information mentioned in rule 4(6)(b).

(3)

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.

(4)

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.) (31.12.2018) by The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/1308), rules 1(2), 2(6)(a)
F2: Sch. 2 rule 10(2)(c) inserted (E.) (31.12.2018) by The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/1308), rules 1(2), 2(6)(b)