# The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025, Paragraph 17: Notice of opening of postal ballot paper envelopes

Extent: E+W

(1) The returning officer must give not less than 48 hours’ notice in writing of each occasion on which a postal voters’ ballot box and the envelopes contained in it are to be opened to—
(a) each individual candidate,
(b) each party list candidate, and
(c) the election agent for each registered political party standing nominated.
(2) A notice under sub-paragraph (1) must specify—
(a) the time and place at which the opening of the box and envelopes is to take place, and
(b) the number of agents an individual candidate or registered political party may appoint under paragraph 6 to attend each opening.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2025/864/schedule/2/paragraph/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/senedd-cymru-representation-of-the-people-order-2025/schedule-2/paragraph-17
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