# The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025, Rule 66: Sealing up of ballot papers at contested elections

Extent: E+W

(1) This rule applies on the completion of the counting of votes at a contested election.
(2) The returning officer must seal up in separate packets—
(a) the counted ballot papers, and
(b) the rejected ballot papers.
(3) The returning officer must not open, or permit access to, any packets sealed under rule 55(3) that contain—
(a) tendered ballot papers,
(b) marked copies of the corresponding number lists,
(c) certificates surrendered by constables or staff of returning officers under rule 41(5) or (6), or
(d) marked copies of the registration records and list of proxies.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2025/864/schedule/5/rule/66 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/senedd-cymru-representation-of-the-people-order-2025/schedule-5/rule-66
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