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Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Act 2011

2011 c. 1 · Enacted 16 February 2011 · Extends to United Kingdom

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An Act to make provision for a referendum on the voting system for parliamentary elections and to provide for parliamentary elections to be held under the alternative vote system if a majority of those voting in the referendum are in favour of that; to make provision about the number and size of parliamentary constituencies; and for connected purposes.

[16th February 2011]

Be it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—C1

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Act: transfer of functions (22.6.2015) by The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1376), arts. 1(2), 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 9)

Contents

  1. Part 1: Voting system for parliamentary elections
  2. Chapter: The referendum
  3. 1Referendum on the alternative vote system
  4. 2Entitlement to vote in the referendum
  5. 3Conduct of the referendum
  6. 4Combination of polls
  7. 5Press comment etc not subject to spending controls
  8. 6Control of loans etc to permitted participants
  9. 7Interpretation
  10. Chapter: Result of the referendum
  11. 8Commencement or repeal of amending provisions
  12. 9The alternative vote system: amendments Not yet in force
  13. Part 2: Parliamentary constituencies
  14. 10Boundary Commissions: reports etc
  15. 11Number and distribution of seats
  16. 12Boundary Commission proposals: publicity and consultation
  17. 13National Assembly for Wales
  18. 14Review of reduction in number of constituencies Repealed
  19. Part 3: Miscellaneous and general
  20. 15Orders
  21. 16Repeals
  22. 17Financial provisions
  23. 18Extent
  24. 19Commencement
  25. 20Short title
  26. Schedule 1: Further provisions about the referendum
  27. Referendum period
  28. 1Paragraph 1
  29. Counting officers
  30. 2Paragraph 2
  31. Regional Counting Officers
  32. 3Paragraph 3
  33. Assistance to counting officers etc
  34. 4Paragraph 4
  35. General duties of counting officers etc
  36. 5Paragraph 5
  37. Appointment of deputies and clerks
  38. 6Paragraph 6
  39. Counting officers etc: correction of procedural errors
  40. 7Paragraph 7
  41. Public notices
  42. 8Paragraph 8
  43. Role of Electoral Commission
  44. 9Paragraph 9
  45. Encouraging participation
  46. 10Paragraph 10
  47. Referendum agents
  48. 11Paragraph 11
  49. 12Paragraph 12
  50. 13Paragraph 13
  51. 14Paragraph 14
  52. Responsible persons
  53. 15Paragraph 15
  54. Grants to designated organisations may be paid in instalments
  55. 16Paragraph 16
  56. Expenses incurred by persons acting in concert
  57. 17Paragraph 17
  58. Advertisements
  59. 18Paragraph 18
  60. Non-domestic rating: premises used for referendum purposes
  61. 19Paragraph 19
  62. Payments to counting officers and Regional Counting Officers
  63. 20Paragraph 20
  64. Taxation of counting officer's or Regional Counting Officer's account
  65. 21Paragraph 21
  66. Electoral Commission accounts
  67. 22Paragraph 22
  68. Restriction on challenge to referendum result
  69. 23Paragraph 23
  70. Schedule 2: Rules for conduct of the referendum
  71. Part 1: Referendum rules
  72. Chapter: Time
  73. Timetable
  74. 1Paragraph 1
  75. Computation of time
  76. 2Paragraph 2
  77. Chapter: General provisions
  78. Notice of referendum
  79. 3Paragraph 3
  80. Poll to be taken by ballot
  81. 4Paragraph 4
  82. The ballot paper
  83. 5Paragraph 5
  84. Corresponding number list
  85. 6Paragraph 6
  86. The official mark
  87. 7Paragraph 7
  88. Prohibition of disclosure of vote
  89. 8Paragraph 8
  90. Use of schools and public rooms
  91. 9Paragraph 9
  92. Modification of forms
  93. 10Paragraph 10
  94. Chapter: Action to be taken before the poll
  95. Notice of poll
  96. 11Paragraph 11
  97. Postal ballot papers
  98. 12Paragraph 12
  99. Provision of polling stations
  100. 13Paragraph 13
  101. Appointment of presiding officers and clerks
  102. 14Paragraph 14
  103. Issue of official poll cards
  104. 15Paragraph 15
  105. Notification that certain electors entitled to absent vote
  106. 16Paragraph 16
  107. Equipment of polling stations
  108. 17Paragraph 17
  109. Appointment of polling and counting agents
  110. 18Paragraph 18
  111. Notification of requirement of secrecy
  112. 19Paragraph 19
  113. Return of postal ballot papers
  114. 20Paragraph 20
  115. Chapter: The poll
  116. Admission to polling station
  117. 21Paragraph 21
  118. Keeping of order in polling station
  119. 22Paragraph 22
  120. Sealing of ballot boxes
  121. 23Paragraph 23
  122. Questions to be put to voters
  123. 24Paragraph 24
  124. Challenge of voter
  125. 25Paragraph 25
  126. Voting procedure
  127. 26Paragraph 26
  128. 27Paragraph 27
  129. 28Paragraph 28
  130. 29Paragraph 29
  131. Votes marked by presiding officer
  132. 30Paragraph 30
  133. Voting by people with disabilities
  134. 31Paragraph 31
  135. Tendered ballot papers
  136. 32Paragraph 32
  137. 33Paragraph 33
  138. Refusal to deliver ballot paper
  139. 34Paragraph 34
  140. Spoilt ballot papers
  141. 35Paragraph 35
  142. Correction of errors on day of poll
  143. 36Paragraph 36
  144. Adjournment of poll in case of riot
  145. 37Paragraph 37
  146. Procedure on close of poll
  147. 38Paragraph 38
  148. Chapter: Counting of votes
  149. Attendance at the count
  150. 39Paragraph 39
  151. The count
  152. 40Paragraph 40
  153. Re-count
  154. 41Paragraph 41
  155. Rejected ballot papers
  156. 42Paragraph 42
  157. Direction to conduct re-count
  158. 43Paragraph 43
  159. Decisions on ballot papers
  160. 44Paragraph 44
  161. Chapter: Final proceedings
  162. Declaration by counting officers
  163. 45Paragraph 45
  164. 46Paragraph 46
  165. Declaration by Regional Counting Officers
  166. 47Paragraph 47
  167. Declaration of referendum result by Chief Counting Officer
  168. 48Paragraph 48
  169. Chapter: Disposal of documents
  170. Sealing up of ballot papers
  171. 49Paragraph 49
  172. Delivery or retention of documents
  173. 50Paragraph 50
  174. Orders for production of documents
  175. 51Paragraph 51
  176. Retention and public inspection of documents
  177. 52Paragraph 52
  178. Chapter: Supplementary
  179. Interpretation
  180. 53Paragraph 53
  181. Part 2: Forms referred to in referendum rules
  182. Paragraph
  183. FORM 1 - FORM OF BALLOT PAPERChapter FORM 1 - FORM OF BALLOT PAPER
  184. FORM 2 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE Chapter FORM 2 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE
  185. FORM 3 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENTChapter FORM 3 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT
  186. FORM 4 - DECLARATION OF IDENTITY (NORTHERN IRELANDChapter FORM 4 - DECLARATION OF IDENTITY (NORTHERN IRELAND
  187. FORM 5 - OFFICIAL POLL CARD (TO BE SENT TO AN ELECChapter FORM 5 - OFFICIAL POLL CARD (TO BE SENT TO AN ELEC
  188. FORM 6 - OFFICIAL POSTAL POLL CARD (TO BE SENT TO Chapter FORM 6 - OFFICIAL POSTAL POLL CARD (TO BE SENT TO
  189. FORM 7 - OFFICIAL PROXY POLL CARD (TO BE SENT TO AChapter FORM 7 - OFFICIAL PROXY POLL CARD (TO BE SENT TO A
  190. FORM 8 - OFFICIAL PROXY POSTAL POLL CARD (TO BE SEChapter FORM 8 - OFFICIAL PROXY POSTAL POLL CARD (TO BE SE
  191. FORM 9 - OFFICIAL POLL CARD (TO BE SENT TO AN ELECChapter FORM 9 - OFFICIAL POLL CARD (TO BE SENT TO AN ELEC
  192. FORM 10 - OFFICIAL PROXY POLL CARD (TO BE SENT TO Chapter FORM 10 - OFFICIAL PROXY POLL CARD (TO BE SENT TO
  193. FORM 11 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BEChapter FORM 11 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE
  194. FORM 12 - FORM OF DIRECTIONS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF TChapter FORM 12 - FORM OF DIRECTIONS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF T
  195. FORM 13 - FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENTChapter FORM 13 - FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT
  196. FORM 14 - FORM OF DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY THE COChapter FORM 14 - FORM OF DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY THE CO
  197. Schedule 3: Absent voting in the referendum
  198. Part 1: Great Britain
  199. Interpretation
  200. 1Paragraph 1
  201. Manner of voting in the referendum
  202. 2Paragraph 2
  203. Entitlement to vote by post or by proxy
  204. 3Paragraph 3
  205. Application to vote by post or by proxy in the referendum
  206. 4Paragraph 4
  207. Absent voters lists
  208. 5Paragraph 5
  209. Proxies
  210. 6Paragraph 6
  211. 7Paragraph 7
  212. Voting as proxy
  213. 8Paragraph 8
  214. Use of personal identifier information
  215. 9Paragraph 9
  216. 10Paragraph 10
  217. Offences
  218. 11Paragraph 11
  219. Part 2: Northern Ireland
  220. Interpretation
  221. 12Paragraph 12
  222. Manner of voting in the referendum
  223. 13Paragraph 13
  224. Entitlement to vote by post or by proxy
  225. 14Paragraph 14
  226. Application to vote by post or by proxy in the referendum
  227. 15Paragraph 15
  228. Absent voters lists
  229. 16Paragraph 16
  230. Proxies
  231. 17Paragraph 17
  232. 18Paragraph 18
  233. Voting as proxy
  234. 19Paragraph 19
  235. Offences
  236. 20Paragraph 20
  237. Part 3: Form of proxy paper
  238. Chapter
  239. Schedule 4: Application to the referendum of existing provisions
  240. 1Representation of the People Act 1983
  241. 1Paragraph 1
  242. 2Paragraph 2
  243. 3Paragraph 3
  244. Part 2: Other Acts
  245. Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000
  246. 4Paragraph 4
  247. 5Paragraph 5
  248. 6Paragraph 6
  249. Electoral Administration Act 2006
  250. 7Paragraph 7
  251. Part 3: The 2001 Regulations (England and Wales) and 2001 Regulations (Scotland)
  252. 8Paragraph 8
  253. Part 4: The 2008 Regulations (Northern Ireland)
  254. 9Paragraph 9
  255. Schedule 5: Combination of polls: England
  256. Part 1: Provision about combination
  257. Chapter: General provisions
  258. Interpretation
  259. 1Paragraph 1
  260. 2Paragraph 2
  261. Functions to be performed by counting officer
  262. 3Paragraph 3
  263. Attendance and conduct of observers
  264. 4Paragraph 4
  265. Cost of combined polls
  266. 5Paragraph 5
  267. 6Paragraph 6
  268. Application of other provisions about combination of polls
  269. 7Paragraph 7
  270. Forms
  271. 8Paragraph 8
  272. Chapter: Action to be taken before poll
  273. Corresponding number lists
  274. 9Paragraph 9
  275. 10Paragraph 10
  276. Notice of poll
  277. 11Paragraph 11
  278. Notice of polling stations
  279. 12Paragraph 12
  280. Postal voting statements
  281. 13Paragraph 13
  282. 14Paragraph 14
  283. Colour of ballot papers
  284. 15Paragraph 15
  285. Polling stations
  286. 16Paragraph 16
  287. Official poll cards
  288. 17Paragraph 17
  289. Ballot boxes
  290. 18Paragraph 18
  291. Form of corresponding number lists provided to polling stations
  292. 19Paragraph 19
  293. Ballot paper displayed in polling stations
  294. 20Paragraph 20
  295. Guidance to be exhibited inside and outside polling stations
  296. 21Paragraph 21
  297. Guidance to be exhibited in each polling station compartment
  298. 22Paragraph 22
  299. Notice of appointment of polling and counting agents
  300. 23Paragraph 23
  301. Chapter: The poll
  302. Admission to the polling station
  303. 24Paragraph 24
  304. Voting by persons on duty on day of poll
  305. 25Paragraph 25
  306. Questions put to voters: local referendums
  307. 26Paragraph 26
  308. Voting procedure: copies of registers and absent voters lists
  309. 27Paragraph 27
  310. 28Paragraph 28
  311. 29Paragraph 29
  312. List of votes marked by presiding officer
  313. 30Paragraph 30
  314. Declaration to be made by the companion of a voter with disabilities
  315. 31Paragraph 31
  316. List of voters with disabilities assisted by companions
  317. 32Paragraph 32
  318. Tendered votes list
  319. 33Paragraph 33
  320. Lists relating to correction of errors on day of poll
  321. 34Paragraph 34
  322. Notice of adjournment in case of riot
  323. 35Paragraph 35
  324. Procedure on close of poll
  325. 36Paragraph 36
  326. 37Paragraph 37
  327. Chapter: Counting of votes
  328. Attendance and arrangements for counting
  329. 38Paragraph 38
  330. 39Paragraph 39
  331. 40Paragraph 40
  332. 41Paragraph 41
  333. Counting and separation of ballot papers by counting officer
  334. 42Paragraph 42
  335. Delivery of ballot papers etc to returning officers
  336. 43Paragraph 43
  337. Counting of votes
  338. 44Paragraph 44
  339. Ballot papers placed in wrong ballot box
  340. 45Paragraph 45
  341. Chapter: Declaration of result
  342. Declaration
  343. 46Paragraph 46
  344. Chapter: Disposal of documents etc
  345. Packets of documents
  346. 47Paragraph 47
  347. Delivery and retention of documents
  348. 48Paragraph 48
  349. Countermand or abandonment of poll on death of candidate
  350. 49Paragraph 49
  351. Chapter: Provision of registers etc to counting officer
  352. Registers
  353. 50Paragraph 50
  354. Absent voters lists
  355. 51Paragraph 51
  356. Personal identifier information
  357. 52Paragraph 52
  358. Part 2: Application of provisions about issue and receipt of postal ballot papers
  359. 53Paragraph 53
  360. Part 3: Forms referred to in Part 1
  361. Paragraph
  362. FORM 1 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE Chapter FORM 1 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE
  363. FORM 2 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (FOR USE Chapter FORM 2 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (FOR USE
  364. FORM 3 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (FOR USE Chapter FORM 3 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (FOR USE
  365. FORM 4 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE Chapter FORM 4 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE
  366. FORM 5 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED INSIDChapter FORM 5 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED INSID
  367. FORM 6 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED IN EVChapter FORM 6 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED IN EV
  368. FORM 7 - FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENTChapter FORM 7 - FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT
  369. FORM 8 - FORM OF DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY THE COMChapter FORM 8 - FORM OF DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY THE COM
  370. Schedule 6: Combination of polls: Wales
  371. Part 1: Provision about combination
  372. Chapter: General provisions
  373. Interpretation
  374. 1Paragraph 1
  375. 2Paragraph 2
  376. Cost of combined polls
  377. 3Paragraph 3
  378. 4Paragraph 4
  379. Publication of statement of persons nominated
  380. 5Paragraph 5
  381. Forms
  382. 6Paragraph 6
  383. Chapter: Action to be taken before poll
  384. Corresponding number lists
  385. 7Paragraph 7
  386. 8Paragraph 8
  387. Notice of polling stations
  388. 9Paragraph 9
  389. Postal voting
  390. 10Paragraph 10
  391. 11Paragraph 11
  392. Polling stations
  393. 12Paragraph 12
  394. 13Paragraph 13
  395. Appointment of presiding officers and clerks
  396. 14Paragraph 14
  397. Official poll cards
  398. 15Paragraph 15
  399. Equipment of polling stations
  400. 16Paragraph 16
  401. 17Paragraph 17
  402. Colour of ballot papers
  403. 18Paragraph 18
  404. Form of corresponding number lists provided to polling stations
  405. 19Paragraph 19
  406. Ballot paper displayed in polling stations
  407. 20Paragraph 20
  408. Guidance to be exhibited inside and outside polling stations
  409. 21Paragraph 21
  410. Guidance to be exhibited in each polling station compartment
  411. 22Paragraph 22
  412. Notice of appointment of polling and counting agents
  413. 23Paragraph 23
  414. Notification of requirement of secrecy
  415. 24Paragraph 24
  416. Return of postal ballot papers
  417. 25Paragraph 25
  418. Chapter: The poll
  419. Admission to the polling station
  420. 26Paragraph 26
  421. Voting by persons on duty on day of poll
  422. 27Paragraph 27
  423. 28Paragraph 28
  424. Removal from polling station
  425. 29Paragraph 29
  426. Voting procedure: copies of registers and lists of proxies
  427. 30Paragraph 30
  428. 31Paragraph 31
  429. 32Paragraph 32
  430. List of votes marked by presiding officer
  431. 33Paragraph 33
  432. Declaration to be made by the companion of a voter with disabilities
  433. 34Paragraph 34
  434. List of voters with disabilities assisted by companions
  435. 35Paragraph 35
  436. Tendered votes list
  437. 36Paragraph 36
  438. Lists relating to correction of errors on day of poll
  439. 37Paragraph 37
  440. Notice of adjournment in case of riot
  441. 38Paragraph 38
  442. Procedure on close of poll
  443. 39Paragraph 39
  444. 40Paragraph 40
  445. 41Paragraph 41
  446. 42Paragraph 42
  447. Chapter: Counting of votes
  448. Attendance and arrangements for counting
  449. 43Paragraph 43
  450. 44Paragraph 44
  451. 45Paragraph 45
  452. 46Paragraph 46
  453. Counting and separation of ballot papers by counting officer
  454. 47Paragraph 47
  455. Delivery of ballot papers etc to returning officers
  456. 48Paragraph 48
  457. Counting of votes
  458. 49Paragraph 49
  459. Ballot papers placed in wrong ballot box
  460. 50Paragraph 50
  461. Chapter: Declaration of result
  462. Declaration
  463. 51Paragraph 51
  464. Chapter: Disposal of documents etc
  465. Packets of documents
  466. 52Paragraph 52
  467. Delivery and retention of documents
  468. 53Paragraph 53
  469. Countermand or abandonment of poll on death of candidate
  470. 54Paragraph 54
  471. 55Paragraph 55
  472. Chapter: Provision of registers etc to counting officer
  473. Registers
  474. 56Paragraph 56
  475. Absent voters lists
  476. 57Paragraph 57
  477. Personal identifier information
  478. 58Paragraph 58
  479. Part 2: Application of provisions about issue and receipt of postal ballot papers
  480. 59Paragraph 59
  481. Part 3: Forms referred to in Parts 1 and 2
  482. Paragraph
  483. FORM 1 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE Chapter FORM 1 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE
  484. FORM 2 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (TO BE USChapter FORM 2 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (TO BE US
  485. FORM 3 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (TO BE USChapter FORM 3 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (TO BE US
  486. FORM 4 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (TO BE USChapter FORM 4 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (TO BE US
  487. FORM 5 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE Chapter FORM 5 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE
  488. FORM 6 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED INSIDChapter FORM 6 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED INSID
  489. FORM 7 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED IN EVChapter FORM 7 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED IN EV
  490. FORM 8 - FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENTChapter FORM 8 - FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT
  491. FORM 9 - FORM OF DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY THE COMChapter FORM 9 - FORM OF DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY THE COM
  492. FORM 10 - STATEMENT AS TO POSTAL BALLOT PAPERS FORChapter FORM 10 - STATEMENT AS TO POSTAL BALLOT PAPERS FOR
  493. Schedule 7: Combination of polls: Scotland
  494. Part 1: Provision about combination
  495. Chapter: General provisions
  496. Interpretation
  497. 1Paragraph 1
  498. 2Paragraph 2
  499. Cost of combined polls
  500. 3Paragraph 3
  501. 4Paragraph 4
  502. Forms
  503. 5Paragraph 5
  504. Chapter: Action to be taken before poll
  505. Corresponding number lists
  506. 6Paragraph 6
  507. 7Paragraph 7
  508. Notice of polling stations
  509. 8Paragraph 8
  510. 9Paragraph 9
  511. Postal voting
  512. 10Paragraph 10
  513. 11Paragraph 11
  514. Polling stations
  515. 12Paragraph 12
  516. 13Paragraph 13
  517. Appointment of presiding officers and clerks
  518. 14Paragraph 14
  519. Official poll cards
  520. 15Paragraph 15
  521. Equipment of polling stations
  522. 16Paragraph 16
  523. 17Paragraph 17
  524. Colour of ballot papers
  525. 18Paragraph 18
  526. Form of corresponding number lists provided to polling stations
  527. 19Paragraph 19
  528. Ballot paper displayed in polling stations
  529. 20Paragraph 20
  530. Guidance to be exhibited outside and inside polling stations
  531. 21Paragraph 21
  532. Guidance to be exhibited in each polling station compartment
  533. 22Paragraph 22
  534. Notice of appointment of polling and counting agents
  535. 23Paragraph 23
  536. Notification of requirement of secrecy
  537. 24Paragraph 24
  538. Chapter: The poll
  539. Admission to the polling station
  540. 25Paragraph 25
  541. Voting by persons on duty on day of poll
  542. 26Paragraph 26
  543. 27Paragraph 27
  544. Removal from polling station
  545. 28Paragraph 28
  546. Voting procedure: copies of registers and lists of proxies
  547. 29Paragraph 29
  548. 30Paragraph 30
  549. 31Paragraph 31
  550. List of votes marked by presiding officer
  551. 32Paragraph 32
  552. Declaration to be made by the companion of a voter with disabilities
  553. 33Paragraph 33
  554. List of voters with disabilities assisted by companions
  555. 34Paragraph 34
  556. Tendered votes list
  557. 35Paragraph 35
  558. Lists relating to correction of errors on day of poll
  559. 36Paragraph 36
  560. Notice of adjournment in case of riot
  561. 37Paragraph 37
  562. Procedure on close of poll
  563. 38Paragraph 38
  564. 39Paragraph 39
  565. 40Paragraph 40
  566. 41Paragraph 41
  567. Chapter: Counting of votes
  568. Attendance and arrangements for counting
  569. 42Paragraph 42
  570. 43Paragraph 43
  571. 44Paragraph 44
  572. 45Paragraph 45
  573. Counting and separation of ballot papers by counting officer
  574. 46Paragraph 46
  575. Delivery of ballot papers etc to returning officers
  576. 47Paragraph 47
  577. Counting of votes
  578. 48Paragraph 48
  579. Ballot papers placed in wrong ballot box
  580. 49Paragraph 49
  581. Chapter: Declaration of result
  582. Declaration
  583. 50Paragraph 50
  584. Chapter: Disposal of documents etc
  585. Packets of documents
  586. 51Paragraph 51
  587. Delivery and retention of documents
  588. 52Paragraph 52
  589. 53Paragraph 53
  590. Countermand or abandonment of poll on death of candidate
  591. 54Paragraph 54
  592. Chapter: Provision of registers etc to counting officer
  593. Registers
  594. 55Paragraph 55
  595. Absent voters lists
  596. 56Paragraph 56
  597. Personal identifier information
  598. 57Paragraph 57
  599. Part 2: Application of provisions about issue and receipt of postal ballot papers
  600. 58Paragraph 58
  601. Part 3: Forms referred to in Parts 1 and 2
  602. Paragraph
  603. FORM 1 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE Chapter FORM 1 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE
  604. FORM 2 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (TO BE USChapter FORM 2 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (TO BE US
  605. FORM 3 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (TO BE USChapter FORM 3 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (TO BE US
  606. FORM 4 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (TO BE USChapter FORM 4 - FORM OF POSTAL VOTING STATEMENT (TO BE US
  607. FORM 5 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE Chapter FORM 5 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE
  608. FORM 6 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED OUTSIChapter FORM 6 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED OUTSI
  609. FORM 7 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED IN EVChapter FORM 7 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED IN EV
  610. FORM 8 - FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENTChapter FORM 8 - FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT
  611. FORM 9 - FORM OF DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY THE COMChapter FORM 9 - FORM OF DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY THE COM
  612. FORM 10 - STATEMENT AS TO POSTAL BALLOT PAPERS FORChapter FORM 10 - STATEMENT AS TO POSTAL BALLOT PAPERS FOR
  613. Schedule 8: Combination of polls: Northern Ireland
  614. Part 1: Provision about combination
  615. Chapter: General provisions
  616. Interpretation
  617. 1Paragraph 1
  618. 2Paragraph 2
  619. Cost of combined polls
  620. 3Paragraph 3
  621. Publication of statement of persons nominated
  622. 4Paragraph 4
  623. Directions by Chief Counting Officer to Chief Electoral Officer
  624. 5Paragraph 5
  625. Forms
  626. 6Paragraph 6
  627. Chapter: Action to be taken before poll
  628. Corresponding number lists
  629. 7Paragraph 7
  630. 8Paragraph 8
  631. Notice of polling stations
  632. 9Paragraph 9
  633. Declarations of identity
  634. 10Paragraph 10
  635. 11Paragraph 11
  636. Colour of ballot papers
  637. 12Paragraph 12
  638. Polling stations
  639. 13Paragraph 13
  640. Official poll cards
  641. 14Paragraph 14
  642. Ballot boxes
  643. 15Paragraph 15
  644. Form of corresponding number lists provided to polling stations
  645. 16Paragraph 16
  646. Ballot paper displayed in polling stations
  647. 17Paragraph 17
  648. Guidance to be exhibited outside and inside polling stations
  649. 18Paragraph 18
  650. Chapter: The poll
  651. Admission to the polling station
  652. 19Paragraph 19
  653. Questions to be put to voters
  654. 20Paragraph 20
  655. Voting procedure: copies of registers and lists of proxies
  656. 21Paragraph 21
  657. 22Paragraph 22
  658. 23Paragraph 23
  659. List of votes marked by presiding officer
  660. 24Paragraph 24
  661. Declaration to be made by the companion of a voter with disabilities
  662. 25Paragraph 25
  663. List of voters with disabilities assisted by companions
  664. 26Paragraph 26
  665. Tendered votes list
  666. 27Paragraph 27
  667. Lists relating to correction of errors on day of poll
  668. 28Paragraph 28
  669. Procedure on close of poll
  670. 29Paragraph 29
  671. 30Paragraph 30
  672. 31Paragraph 31
  673. Chapter: Counting of votes
  674. Attendance and arrangements for counting
  675. 32Paragraph 32
  676. Counting and separation of ballot papers
  677. 33Paragraph 33
  678. Counting of votes
  679. 34Paragraph 34
  680. Application
  681. 35Paragraph 35
  682. Ballot papers placed in wrong ballot box
  683. 36Paragraph 36
  684. Chapter: Declaration of result
  685. Declaration
  686. 37Paragraph 37
  687. Chapter: Disposal of documents etc
  688. Retention of certain documents by Chief Electoral Officer
  689. 38Paragraph 38
  690. 39Paragraph 39
  691. Countermand or abandonment of poll
  692. 40Paragraph 40
  693. Part 2: Postal voting
  694. Interpretation
  695. 41Paragraph 41
  696. Attendance at proceedings on issue and receipt of postal ballot papers
  697. 42Paragraph 42
  698. Procedure on issue of postal ballot papers
  699. 43Paragraph 43
  700. Provisions requiring declaration of identity to indicate colours of ballot papers
  701. 44Paragraph 44
  702. Envelopes
  703. 45Paragraph 45
  704. Spoilt postal ballot papers
  705. 46Paragraph 46
  706. Opening of postal voters' ballot box
  707. 47Paragraph 47
  708. Opening of ballot paper envelopes
  709. 48Paragraph 48
  710. Countermand or abandonment of poll for relevant election
  711. 49Paragraph 49
  712. Retention of documents
  713. 50Paragraph 50
  714. Part 3: Forms referred to in Part 1
  715. Paragraph
  716. FORM 1 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE Chapter FORM 1 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE
  717. FORM 2 - FORM OF DECLARATION OF IDENTITY (TO BE USChapter FORM 2 - FORM OF DECLARATION OF IDENTITY (TO BE US
  718. FORM 3 - FORM OF DECLARATION OF IDENTITY (TO BE USChapter FORM 3 - FORM OF DECLARATION OF IDENTITY (TO BE US
  719. FORM 4 - FORM OF DECLARATION OF IDENTITY (TO BE USChapter FORM 4 - FORM OF DECLARATION OF IDENTITY (TO BE US
  720. FORM 5 - FORM OF DECLARATION OF IDENTITY (TO BE USChapter FORM 5 - FORM OF DECLARATION OF IDENTITY (TO BE US
  721. FORM 6 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE Chapter FORM 6 - FORM OF CORRESPONDING NUMBER LIST (TO BE
  722. FORM 7 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED OUTSIChapter FORM 7 - GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS TO BE EXHIBITED OUTSI
  723. FORM 8 - FORM OF DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY THE COMChapter FORM 8 - FORM OF DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY THE COM
  724. Schedule 9: Control of loans etc to permitted participants
  725. Paragraph
  726. Schedule 10: The alternative vote system: further amendments Not yet in force
  727. Part 1: Amendments of the parliamentary elections rules Not yet in force
  728. 1Paragraph 1 Not yet in force
  729. 2Paragraph 2 Not yet in force
  730. 3Paragraph 3 Not yet in force
  731. 4Paragraph 4 Not yet in force
  732. 5Paragraph 5 Not yet in force
  733. 6Paragraph 6 Not yet in force
  734. 7Paragraph 7 Not yet in force
  735. 8Paragraph 8 Not yet in force
  736. 9Paragraph 9 Not yet in force
  737. 10Paragraph 10 Not yet in force
  738. 11Paragraph 11 Not yet in force
  739. 12Paragraph 12 Not yet in force
  740. Part 2: Amendments of other provisions of the 1983 Act Not yet in force
  741. 13Paragraph 13 Not yet in force
  742. 14Paragraph 14 Not yet in force
  743. 15Paragraph 15 Not yet in force
  744. 16Paragraph 16 Not yet in force
  745. 17Paragraph 17 Not yet in force
  746. 18Paragraph 18 Not yet in force
  747. 19Paragraph 19 Not yet in force
  748. 20Paragraph 20 Not yet in force
  749. 21Paragraph 21 Not yet in force
  750. 22Paragraph 22 Not yet in force
  751. Part 3: Amendments of other enactments Not yet in force
  752. Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 Not yet in force
  753. 23Paragraph 23 Not yet in force
  754. Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 Not yet in force
  755. 24Paragraph 24 Not yet in force
  756. Schedule 11: Public hearings about Boundary Commission proposals
  757. Paragraph
  758. Schedule 12: Repeals
  759. 1Voting system for parliamentary elections Not yet in force
  760. 2Parliamentary constituencies