# The Welsh Elections Information Platform Regulations 2025, Regulation 11

Extent: E+W

(1) A candidate statement must—
(a) be in Welsh, English or both languages,
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c) be no more than 180 words, and
(d) be about the candidate and the reasons why the candidate is seeking election.
(2) A candidate statement must include, without counting towards the word limit—
(a) any description included in the nomination paper under rule 5(3)(b) of Schedule 1, or rule 5(3)(b) of Schedule 2, to the 2021 Rules, and
(b) the information contained in the statement of party membership included in the nomination paper under rule 5(3)(c) of Schedule 1, or rule 5(3)(c) of Schedule 2, to the 2021 Rules.
(3) A candidate statement (including any photograph under paragraph (4)) must not contain any material—
(a) that is obscene, offensive, or indecent;
(b) the publication of which would likely amount to the commission of an offence;
(c) that amounts to advertising or could result in commercial gain;
(d) that could mislead or confuse electors as to the electoral system in use at the election or the effect of giving their vote.
(4) A candidate statement may include one photograph of the candidate and if it does so, the photograph must—
(a) be recent, and
(b) show no other person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2025/331/regulation/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welsh-elections-information-platform-regulations-2025/regulation-11
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