LegalizeThe European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2004
Made: 29th April 2004
Coming into force: 30th April 2004
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PART 1 — General
Citation, commencement and extent
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Interpretation
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Conduct of poll and count in the electoral region
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Deputies and assistance
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Polling districts and places
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Rules for European Parliamentary elections
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Manner of voting
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Absent vote at elections for an indefinite period
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Absent vote at a particular election and absent voters list
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Proxies at elections
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Voting as proxy
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Offences as to declarations
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Absent voting
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Modification of the Regulations for 2004 elections
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Returning officers
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Payments by and to returning officers
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Taxation of returning officer’s account
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Effect of registers
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Effect of misdescription
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Discharge of registration duties
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Payment of expenses of registration
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Registration appeals
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Personation
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Offences relating to specified documents
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Other voting offences
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Breach of official duty
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Tampering with nomination papers, ballot papers, etc
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False statement in nomination papers
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Offences in connection with candidature
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Requirement of secrecy
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Prohibition on publication of exit polls
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PART 2 — The Election Campaign
Interpretation of Part 2
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Computation of time for purposes of Part 2
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Appointment of election agent
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Appointment of sub-agent
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Office of election agent and sub-agent
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Effect of default in election agent’s appointment
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Control of donations to candidates
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Payment of expenses through election agent
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Candidate’s personal expenses, and petty expenses
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Expenses incurred otherwise than for election purposes
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Prohibition of expenses not authorised by election agent
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Limitation of election expenses for candidates
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Time for sending in and paying claims
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Disputed claims
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Election agent’s claim
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Return as to election expenses
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Declarations as to election expenses
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Penalty for failure as respects return or declarations
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Authorised excuses for failures as to return and declarations
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Court’s power to require information from election agent or sub-agent
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Duty of appropriate officer to forward returns and declarations to Electoral Commission
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Publication of time and place for inspection of returns and declarations
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Inspection of returns and declarations
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Meaning of “election expenses”
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Incurring of election expenses for purposes of regulation 55
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Property, goods, services etc provided free of charge or at a discount
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Candidate’s right to send election address post free
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Broadcasting from outside United Kingdom
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Broadcasting of local items during election period
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Imitation poll cards
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Disturbances at election meetings
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Officials not to act for candidates
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Illegal canvassing by police officers
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False statements as to candidates
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Corrupt withdrawal from candidature
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Payments for exhibition of election notices
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Details to appear on election publications
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Prohibition of paid canvassers
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Providing money for illegal purposes
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Bribery
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Treating
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Undue influence
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Rights of creditors
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Savings as to European Parliamentary elections
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PART 3 — Vacancies
By-elections
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PART 4 — Legal Proceedings
Interpretation of Part 4
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Computation of time for purposes of Part 4
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Method of questioning European Parliamentary elections
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Presentation and service of European Parliamentary election petitions
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Time for presentation or amendment of European Parliamentary election petition
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Constitution of election court and place of trial
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Judges' expenses
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Security for costs
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Petition at issue
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List of petitions
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Trial of election issue
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Witnesses
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Duty to answer relevant questions
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Expenses of witnesses
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Conclusion of trial of European Parliamentary election petition
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Special case for determination of the High Court
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Withdrawal of petition
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Costs of petition
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Neglect or refusal to pay costs
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Appeals and jurisdiction
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Persons convicted of corrupt or illegal practices
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Application for relief
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Prosecutions for corrupt practices
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Prosecutions for illegal practices
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Conviction of illegal practice on charge of corrupt practice
101
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Mitigation and remission etc
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Illegal payments
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Time limit for prosecution
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Prosecution of offences committed outside the United Kingdom
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Offences by associations
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Evidence by certificate of holding of elections
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Evidence by certificate of electoral registration
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Director of Public Prosecutions
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Costs
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Service of notices
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PART 5 — Miscellaneous
Public notices and declarations
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Remuneration for free postal services provided under the Regulations
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Rateability of premises
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Combination of polls
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Revocation
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SCHEDULE 1 — EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS RULES
PART I — Provisions as to time
Timetable
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Computation of time
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PART II — Stages common to contested and uncontested elections
Notice of election
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Nomination of candidates
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Nomination papers: name of registered political party
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Subscription of nomination paper
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Consent to nomination
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Candidature by relevant citizen of the Union
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Deposit
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Place for delivery of nomination papers
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Right to attend nomination
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Decisions as to validity of nomination papers
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Withdrawal of candidates
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Publication of statement of candidates nominated
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Disqualification by Representation of the People Act 1981
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Adjournment of nomination proceedings in case of riot
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Method of election
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PART III — Contested Elections
Poll to be taken by ballot
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The ballot papers
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The official mark
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Prohibition of disclosure of vote
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Use of schools and public rooms
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Notice of poll
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Postal ballot papers
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Provision of polling stations
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Appointment of presiding officers and clerks
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Appointment of verifying officers and clerks
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Issue of official poll cards
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Equipment of polling stations
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Appointment of polling and counting agents
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Notification of requirement of secrecy
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Admission to polling station
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Keeping of order in station
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Sealing of ballot boxes
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Questions to be put to voters
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Challenge of voter
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Voting procedure
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Votes marked by presiding officer
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Voting by persons with disabilities
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Tendered ballot papers
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Refusal to deliver ballot paper
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Spoilt ballot papers
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Adjournment of poll in case of riot
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Procedure on close of poll
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Attendance at verification of ballot paper accounts
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Procedure at verification of ballot paper accounts
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Attendance at counting of votes
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Interpretation of rules 49 to 59
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Preliminary proceedings and conduct of the count
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Rejected ballot papers
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First stage
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The quota
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Transfer of votes
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Supplementary provisions on transfer
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Exclusion of candidates
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Filling of last vacancies
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Re-count
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Order of election of candidates
58
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Decisions of returning officer
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PART IV — Final Proceedings
Declaration of result
60
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Return or forfeiture of candidate's deposit
61
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PART V — Disposal of Documents
Sealing up of ballot papers
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Retention of documents by the returning officer
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Orders for production of documents
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Retention and public inspection of documents
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PART VI — Death of a Candidate
Countermand or abandonment of poll on death of candidate
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SCHEDULE 2 — ABSENT VOTERS
PART I — Applications
Interpretation of Part I
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General requirements for applications for an absent vote
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Additional requirements for applications for the appointment of a proxy
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Additional requirements for applications on grounds of physical incapacity or blindness
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Additional requirements for applications based on occupation, service, employment or attendance on a course
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Additional requirements for applications in respect of a particular election
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Additional requirements for applications by proxies to vote by post at a particular election
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Closing date for applications
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Grant or refusal of applications
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Notice of appeal
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Cancellation of proxy appointment
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Inquiries by registration officer
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Records and lists kept under regulations 8, 9 and 11
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Marked register for polling stations
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PART II — Issue and receipt of postal ballot papers
Interpretation of Part II
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Issue of postal ballot papers
Form of declaration of identity
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Persons entitled to be present at proceedings on issue and receipt of postal ballot papers
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Agents of candidates who may attend proceedings on issue or receipt of postal ballot papers
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Notification of requirement of secrecy
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Notice of issue of postal ballot papers
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Procedure on issue of postal ballot paper
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Refusal to issue postal ballot paper
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Envelopes
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Sealing up of counterfoils and security of special lists
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Delivery of postal ballot papers
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Spoilt postal ballot papers
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Receipt of postal ballot papers
Notice of opening of postal ballot paper envelopes
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Postal ballot boxes and receptacles
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Receipt of covering envelope
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Opening of postal voters' ballot box
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Opening of covering envelopes
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Procedure in relation to declarations of identity on receipt of covering envelope
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Opening of ballot paper envelopes
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Sealing of receptacles
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Abandoned poll
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Retention of documents
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SCHEDULE 3 — MODIFICATIONS FOR RELEVANT CITIZENS OF THE ACCESSION STATES IN 2004
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SCHEDULE 4 — CONTROL OF DONATIONS TO CANDIDATES
PART I — Introductory
Operation and interpretation of Schedule
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Donations: general rules
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Sponsorship
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Payments etc not to be regarded as donations
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Value of donations
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PART II — Controls on donations
Prohibition on accepting donations from impermissible donors
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Acceptance or return of donations
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Transfer of donations received by candidate to election agent
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Evasion of restrictions on donations
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PART III — Reporting of donations
Statement of relevant donations
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Donations from permissible donor
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Donations from impermissible donors
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SCHEDULE 5 — DECLARATION AS TO ELECTION EXPENSES
FORM OF DECLARATION
SCHEDULE 6 — COMBINED POLLS
General
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European Parliamentary Elections Rules
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Absent Voting
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SCHEDULE 7 — REVOCATIONS
| Instruments revoked | References | Extent of revocation |
|---|---|---|
| The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1986 | S.I. 1986/2250 | The whole Regulations |
| The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 1989 | S.I. 1989/502 | The whole Regulations |
| The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 1990 | S.I. 1990/562 | The whole Regulations |
| The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 1991 | S.I. 1991/1675 | The whole Regulations |
| The European Parliamentary Elections (Changes to the Franchise and Qualification of Representatives) Regulations 1994 | S.I. 1994/342 | Regulations 6 and 16 |
| The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 1994 | S.I. 1994/782 | The whole Regulations |
| The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 1997 | S.I. 1997/969 | The whole Regulations |
| The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 | S.I. 1999/1268 | The whole Regulations |
Signed
Paul Murphy — One of Her Majesty’s Principal Secretaries of State — 2004-04-29
Explanatory note
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Footnotes
[^f00001]: 2000 c. 41; section 7(2)(a) was amended by paragraph 8 of Schedule 3 to the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002 (c. 24).
[^f00002]: 2002 c. 24; the Act was amended by sections 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22 of the European Parliament (Representation) Act 2003 (c. 7).
[^f00003]: 1972 c. 68.
[^f00004]: 1983 c. 2.
[^f00005]: 1985 c. 50.
[^f00006]: 2000 c. 41.
[^f00007]: S.I. 2001/1184
[^f00008]: 2002 c. 24.
[^f00009]: 2003 c. 7.
[^f00010]: The reference to the Treaty is to it as renumbered in accordance with the Treaty of Amsterdam.
[^f00011]: Section 3 was substituted by paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 to the Representation of the People Act 2000 (c. 2).
[^f00012]: 1978 c. 30.
[^f00013]: 2000 c. 26.
[^f00014]: Section 7 was substituted by section 4 of the Representation of the People Act 2000 (c. 2).
[^f00015]: Section 7A was inserted by section 5 of the Representation of the People Act 2000.
[^f00016]: Sections 10A and 13A were inserted by Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People Act 2000; sections 10(4A), 10A(1A) and 13A(2A) were inserted by section 1 of the Electoral Fraud (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 2).
[^f00017]: Sections 10(4B), 10A(1B) and 13A(2B) were inserted by section 1 of the Electoral Fraud (Northern Ireland) Act 2002.
[^f00018]: 1946 c. 36.
[^f00019]: Section 13 was substituted by Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People Act 2000.
[^f00020]: Section 4 was substituted by section 1(2) of the Representation of the People Act 2000.
[^f00021]: 1962 c. 14 (N.I.); section 14 was substituted and section 14A was inserted by the Electoral Law (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (S.I. 1972/1264 (N.I. 13)).
[^f00022]: Section 13B was inserted by Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People Act 2000.
[^f00023]: 1990 c. 42.
[^f00024]: 1996 c. 55.
[^f00025]: S.I. 1996/3158 (N.I. 22).
[^f00026]: 1978 c. 23.
[^f00027]: S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26).
[^f00028]: 1971 c. 80.
[^f00029]: 1981 c. 34
[^f00030]: Section 13C was inserted by section 4 of the Electoral Fraud (Northern Ireland) Act 2002.
[^f00031]: 1988 c. 52.
[^f00032]: S.I. 1981/154 (N.I. 1).
[^f00033]: 1997 c. 24.
[^f00034]: S.I. 1992/3204 (N.I. 20).
[^f00035]: S.I. 1972/1265 (N.I. 14).
[^f00036]: 1992 c. 7.
[^f00037]: 2000 c. 26.
1
The proceedings of the election shall be conducted in accordance with the following Table.
2
- (1) In computing any period of time for the purposes of the Timetable—
- (a) Saturday or Sunday,
- (b) a Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or a bank holiday, or
- (c) a day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning,
shall be disregarded, and any such day shall not be treated as a day for the purpose of any proceedings up to the completion of the poll nor shall the returning officer be obliged to proceed with the counting of the votes on such a day.
- (2) In this rule “bank holiday” means—
- (a) in relation to a general election, a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in any part of the United Kingdom,
- (b) in relation to a by-election, a day which is a bank holiday under that Act in Northern Ireland,
but at a general election sub-paragraph (b) and not sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph applies in relation to any proceedings extending, by reason of riot or open violence, beyond the time laid down by the Timetable.
3
- (1) The returning officer shall publish notice of the election, stating—
- (a) the place and times at which nomination papers are to be delivered, and
- (b) the date of the poll in the event of a contest.
- (2) The notice of election shall state the date by which (except in such circumstances as are provided for in paragraph 8 of Schedule 2)—
- (a) applications to vote by post or by proxy, and
- (b) other applications and notices about postal or proxy voting,
must reach the registration officer in order that they may be effective for the election.
4
- (1) Each candidate shall be nominated by a separate nomination paper, which is signed and delivered by the candidate himself or a person authorised in writing by him.
- (2) The nomination paper shall state the candidate's—
- (a) full names,
- (b) home address in full, and
- (c) if desired, description,
and the surname shall be placed first in the list of his names.
- (3) The description, if any, must consist of either—
- (a) a description (of not more than 6 words in length) which is authorised as mentioned in rule 5; or
- (b) the word “Independent”.
- (4) Where a nomination paper is delivered in respect of the same person after an earlier paper in respect of that person has been delivered, that later paper shall be deemed to supersede the earlier one.
- (5) A nomination paper may consist of a single sheet or of two or more sheets securely fastened together.
PART 7 — ACCESS TO MARKED REGISTERS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION AFTER AN ELECTION
Directions as to printing the ballot paper
1
Nothing is to be printed on the ballot paper except in accordance with these directions.
2
The following arrangements shall be observed in the printing of the front of the ballot paper—
- (a) apart from the instructions “Mark order of preference in space below” in the top left-hand corner no other word or words shall be printed on the ballot paper except the particulars of the candidates and words forming part of the emblems;
- (b) no rules shall be printed on the face except the horizontal lines separating the headings from the particulars of the candidates and the particulars of the candidates from one another and the vertical rule separating those particulars and emblems from the spaces on the left hand side of the paper where the order of preference is to be marked;
- (c) the whole space between the top and bottom of the paper shall be equally divided between the candidates by the rules separating their particulars.
3
- (a) The front of the ballot paper shall contain the names, addresses and descriptions, if any, of the candidates standing nominated. The names shall be arranged alphabetically in the order of surnames, or if there are two or more candidates bearing the same surname, in alphabetical order of their other names, or if the names are the same, in the alphabetical order of their home addresses or descriptions;
- (b) the surname of each candidate shall be printed by itself in large capitals, and his full name, address and description (as given on the statement of persons nominated) shall be printed underneath in ordinary type;
- (c) where the surnames of two or more candidates are the same there shall be printed in small capitals the other names of such candidates and if those are the same so much of the descriptions or home addresses of such candidates as will enable the electors to distinguish between them;
- (d) the list of candidates shall be arranged either in one continuous column or in two or more columns in such manner (without departing from the alphabetical order) as, in the opinion of the returning officer, is best for marking and counting;
- (e) the ballot papers shall be numbered consecutively on the back and the front of the counterfoil attached to each ballot paper shall bear the same number. The numbers on ballot papers shall be printed in the smallest type compatible with legibility and shall be printed on or about the centre of the paper.
4
Where an emblem is to be printed against a candidate’s particulars—
- (a) it shall be printed between the candidate’s particulars and the vertical rule separating the candidate’s particulars from the spaces where the vote is to be marked, and
- (b) its size as printed shall not exceed two centimetres square.
PART 1 — APPLICATIONS
Interpretation of Part I
General requirements for application for an absent vote
Additional requirements for applications on grounds of blindness or other disability
Additional requirements for applications for the appointment of a proxy
Additional requirements for applications on grounds of blindness or other disability
Additional requirements for applications based on occupation, service, employment or attendance on a course
Additional requirements for applications in respect of a particular election
Closing date for applications
Grant or refusal of applications
Notice of appeal
Cancellation of proxy appointment
Inquiries by registration officer
Records and lists kept under regulations 8, 9 and 11
Marked register for polling stations
PART 2 — ISSUE AND RECEIPT OF POSTAL BALLOT PAPERS
Interpretation of Part II
issue of postal ballot papers
Form of declaration of identidy
Persons entitled to be present at proceedings on issue and receipt of postal ballot papers
Agents of candidates who may attend proceedings on issue or receipt of postal ballot papers
Notification of requirement of secrecy
Notice of issue of postal ballot papers
Procedure on issue of postal ballot paper
Refusal to issue postal ballot paper
Envelopes
Sealing up pof counterfoils and security of special lists
Delivery of postal ballot papers
Spoilt postal ballot papers
receipt of postal ballot papers
Notice of opening of postal ballot paper envelopes
Postal ballot boxes and receptacles
Receipt of covering envelope
Opening of voters' ballot box
Opening of covering envelopes
Procedure in relation to declarations of identity on receipt of covering envelope
Opening of ballot paper envelopes
Sealing of receptacles
Abandoned poll
Retention of documents
PART 3 — APPENDIX OF FORMS
FORM OF DECLARATION
*[General election of MEPs on (insert date of poll)]
*[European Parliamentary election in .................... electoral region on (insert date of poll)]
[Name of candidate]
I solemnly and sincerely declare as follows:—
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General
European Parliamentary Elections Rules
Absent Voting
Editorial notes
Forms
2A
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Conduct of poll and count in the electoral region
Deputies and assistance
Polling districts and places
Rules for European Parliamentary elections
Manner of voting
Absent vote at elections for an indefinite period
Absent vote at a particular election and absent voters list
Proxies at elections
Voting as proxy
Offences as to declarations
Offences relating to applications for postal and proxy votes
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Absent voting
Modification of the Regulations for 2004 elections
Returning officers
Payments by and to returning officers
Taxation of returning officer’s account
Effect of registers
Effect of misdescription
Discharge of registration duties
Payment of expenses of registration
Registration appeals
Personation
Offences relating to specified documents
Other voting offences
Breach of official duty
Tampering with nomination papers, ballot papers, etc
False statement in nomination papers
Offences in connection with candidature
Requirement of secrecy
Prohibition on publication of exit polls
Translations etc. of certain documents
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PART 1 — PROVISIONS AS TO TIME
Timetable
Computation of time
PART 2 — STAGES COMMON TO CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS
Notice of election
Nomination of candidates
Nomination papers: name of registered political party
Consent to nomination
Candidature by relevant citizen of the Union
Deposit
Place for delivery of nomination papers
Right to attend nomination
Decisions as to validity of nomination papers
Withdrawal of candidates
Publication of statement of candidates nominated
Correction of minor errors
Disqualification by Representation of the People Act 1981
Adjournment of nomination proceedings in case of riot
Method of election
PART 3 — CONTESTED ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 1 — General Provisions
Poll to be taken by ballot
The ballot papers
Corresponding number list
The official mark
Prohibition of disclosure of vote
Use of schools and public rooms
CHAPTER 2 — Action to be Taken Before the Poll
Notice of poll
Postal ballot papers
Provision of polling stations
Appointment of presiding officers and clerks
Appointment of verifying officers and clerks
Issue of official poll cards
Equipment of polling stations
Appointment of polling and counting agents
Notification of requirement of secrecy
Return of postal ballot papers
CHAPTER 3 — The Poll
Admission to polling station
Keeping of order in station
Sealing of ballot boxes
Questions to be put to voters
Challenge of voter
Voting procedure
Votes marked by presiding officer
Voting by persons with disabilities
Tendered ballot papers: circumstances where available
Tendered ballot papers: general provisions
Refusal to deliver ballot paper
Spoilt ballot papers
Alteration of registers
Adjournment of poll in case of riot
Procedure on close of poll
CHAPTER 4 — Counting of Votes
Attendance at verification of ballot paper accounts
Procedure at verification of ballot paper accounts
Attendance at counting of votes
Interpretation of rules 53 to 63
Preliminary proceedings and conduct of the count
Rejected ballot papers
First stage
The quota
Transfer of votes
Supplementary provisions on transfer
Exclusion of candidates
Filling of last vacancies
Recount
Order of election of candidates
Decisions of returning officer
PART 4 — FINAL PROCEEDINGS IN CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS
Declaration of result
Return or forfeiture of candidate’s deposit
PART 5 — DISPOSAL OF DOCUMENTS
Sealing up of ballot papers
Retention of documents by the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland
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Orders for production of documents
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Retention and public inspection of documents
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PART 6 — DEATH OF CANDIDATE
Independent candidate
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Deceased independent candidate’s votes are equal to or exceed the quota
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Party candidate
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Abandoned poll
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Interpretation and general
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Supply of marked registers and lists after a European Parliamentary election
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Inspection of documents open to public inspection
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Conditions on the use, supply and disclosure of documents open to public inspection
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Fees relating to the marked registers and lists
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PART 8 — APPENDIX OF FORMS
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Interpretation of Part 1
Additional requirements for applications for the appointment of a proxy
Closing date for applications
Grant or refusal of applications
Notice of appeal
Cancellation of proxy appointment
Inquiries by registration officer
Records and lists kept under regulations 8, 9 and 11
Marked register for polling stations
Interpretation of Part 2
Form of declaration of identity
Sealing up and security of completed corresponding number and other lists
Opening of postal voters' ballet box
Note:- the forms contained in this appendix may be adapted so far as circumstances require.
FORM K
PROXY PAPER
Rule 9(3)
FORM L
DECLARATION OF IDENTITY
Paragraph 16
FORM M
STATEMENT AS TO POSTAL BALLOT PAPERS
Paragraph 36
SCHEDULE 5A — Election expenses
PART 1 — LIST OF MATTERS
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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PART 2 — GENERAL EXCLUSION
7
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8
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9
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10
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11
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12
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13
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general
european parliamentary elections rules
absent voting
21
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22
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Interpretation of Part 3
Computation of time for purposes of Part 3
76A
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Initial response to vacancy
76B
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MEP stood for registered party: filling vacant seat
76C
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MEP stood for two or more registered parties: filling vacant seat
76D
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Party or parties no longer registered
76E
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Independent MEP: notice of substitutes
76F
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Independent MEP: filling vacant seat
76G
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By-elections
76H
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Relevant citizens of the Union
76I
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14A
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14B
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17A
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Requirement to provide information about candidate standing in other member State
115A
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Revocation
Request for information where candidate is relevant citizen of the Union
7A
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Deposit
Place for delivery of nomination papers
Right to attend nomination
Decisions as to validity of nomination papers
Withdrawal of candidates
Publication of statement of candidates nominated
Correction of minor errors
Disqualification by Representation of the People Act 1981
Adjournment of nomination proceedings in case of riot
Method of election
Initial stages
Additional requirement for applications for ballot papers to be sent to a different address to that in the register
2A
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Additional requirement for applications for ballot papers to be sent to different address from that shown in the record kept under regulation 8(5) or regulation 9(5)
2B
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Additional requirements for applications by proxies to vote by post at a particular election
Closing date for applications
Grant or refusal of applications
Notice of appeal
Cancellation of proxy appointment
Inquiries by registration officer
Records and lists kept under regulations 8, 9 and 11
Marked register for polling stations
Tendered postal ballot papers: issue to persons with an anonymous entry
43A
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Refusal to deliver ballot paper
Spoilt ballot papers
Alteration of registers
Adjournment of poll in case of riot
Procedure on close of poll
Tendered postal ballot papers: issue and receipt
26A
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12A
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