The European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 1999

22.  In the Appendix of forms for the form of direction for the guidance of the voters in voting substitute–

  • Form of directions for the guidance of the voters in voting

  • GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS AT COMBINED POLLS

1.  Make sure the ballot papers you are given are stamped with the official mark.

2.  Go to one of the compartments. At a [parliamentary] [local government] election, mark a cross (X) in the box on the right hand side of each ballot paper opposite the name of each candidate you are voting for. At a European Parliamentary election, mark a cross (X) in the box in the column of the party or individual candidate you are voting for.

3.  Fold each ballot paper in two. Show the official mark on each ballot paper to the presiding officer, but do not let anyone see your vote. Put each ballot paper in the ballot box and leave the polling station.

4.  Place only one other mark on the ballot papers, or your votes may not be counted.

5.  If by mistake you spoil a ballot paper, show it to the presiding officer and ask for another one..