Paragraph 47

(1)

The counting officer may not open the sealed packets of—

(a)

the completed corresponding number lists for a relevant election, or

(b)

marked copies of the register of electors (including any marked copy notices issued under section 13B(3B) or (3D) of the 1983 Act), and lists of proxies, for a relevant election.

(2)

The following provisions have effect as if paragraph (3) were omitted—

(a)

rule 51 of the Local Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules;

(b)

rule 51 of the Parish Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules;

(c)

rule 44 of the Local Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules;

(d)

rule 56 of the Mayoral Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules.