Observers
21Accredited observers: individuals
(1)
A person who is aged 16 or over may apply to the Electoral Commission to be an accredited observer at any of the following proceedings relating to the referendum—
(a)
proceedings at the issue or receipt of postal ballot papers,
(b)
proceedings at the poll,
(c)
proceedings at the counting of votes.
(2)
If the Commission grant the application, the accredited observer may attend the proceedings in question.
(3)
An application under subsection (1) must be made in the manner specified by the Commission.
(4)
The Commission may at any time revoke the grant of an application under subsection (1).
(5)
If the Commission—
(a)
refuse an application under subsection (1), or
(b)
revoke the grant of any such application,
they must give their decision in writing and must, when doing so, give reasons for the refusal or revocation.
(6)
The right conferred on an accredited observer by this section is subject to any provision of this Act which regulates attendance at the proceedings in question.