# Representation of the People Act 1983, Paragraph 5.


If by mistake you spoil a ballot paper, show it to the presiding officer and ask for another one.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2/schedule/1/part/n7/paragraph/n25 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-act-1983/schedule-1/part-n7/paragraph-n25
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