Rule 32 Postal ballot papersI1

England and Wales

(1)

The returning officer must, in accordance with Schedule 2, issue to those entitled to vote by post—

(a)

a ballot paper, and

(b)

a postal voting statement,

in the forms set out in Schedule 10, together with such envelopes for the return of the ballot paper and postal voting statement as may be prescribed by Schedule 2.

(2)

The returning officer must also issue to those entitled to vote by post such information as the returning officer considers appropriate about how to obtain—

(a)

translations into languages other than Welsh and English of any directions to or guidance for voters sent with the ballot paper,

(b)

a translation into Braille of such directions or guidance,

(c)

graphical representations of such directions or guidance, and

(d)

the directions or guidance in any other form, including any audible form.

(3)

The postal voting statement must include provision—

(a)

for the form to be signed by the elector or, where the elector is voting by proxy, the proxy, unless the registration officer has dispensed with the requirement for a signature, and

(b)

for stating the date of birth of the elector or, where the elector is voting by proxy, the proxy.

(4)

In the case of a ballot paper issued to a person at an address in the United Kingdom, the returning officer must ensure that the return of the ballot paper and postal voting statement is free of charge to the voter.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 5 rule 32 in force at 18.7.2025, see art. 1(2)