Rule 20 Correction of minor errors in nomination papers, home address forms or consent to nomination formsI1
England and Wales
A returning officer may, at any time before the publication of the statement of parties and persons nominated, correct minor errors in a nomination paper, home address form or consent to nomination form.
Errors which may be corrected include—
obvious errors of spelling;
errors as to the information given in accordance with rule 8(5) (information that must be included where the candidate has stated that the home address must not be made public).
Anything done by a returning officer under this rule may not be questioned in any proceedings other than proceedings on a Senedd election petition.
In deciding whether to correct minor errors under this rule, a returning officer must have regard to any guidance given by the Electoral Commission for the purposes of this rule.
Annotations
Commencement
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Sch. 5 rule 20 in force at 18.7.2025, see art. 1(2)