Paragraph 15B Additional requirements for an application under paragraph 3(2) for a proxy vote: grounds related to voter identificationF1

(1)

Subject to sub-paragraph (2), this paragraph applies to an application under paragraph 3(2) to which paragraph 16(2C) applies.

(2)

This paragraph does not apply where—

(a)

the application under paragraph 3(2) includes an application under paragraph 5(4), and

(b)

paragraph 14A(2) applies to that application under paragraph 5(4).

(3)

Where this paragraph applies, the application under paragraph 3(2) must (in addition to any other information required by this Part)—

(a)

state that it is made on grounds relating to voter identification, and

(b)

states which of the conditions set out in paragraph 16A apply to the applicant.

(4)

In this paragraph, “grounds relating to voter identification” has the meaning given in paragraph 16A.

Annotations

F1: Sch. 2 para. 15B inserted (16.1.2023) by The Voter Identification Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1382), regs. 1(3), 59(2)(c) (with reg. 1(6)(7))