The European Parliamentary Elections (Forms) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2015

Amendment of Schedule 2 (Absent Voters)

3.—(1) Schedule 2 to the 2004 Regulations(1) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 32 (procedure in relation to declarations of identity on receipt of covering envelope)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a), omit the words “and given his name and address”; and

(b) after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) A person must not sign the declaration as a witness under sub-paragraph (1)(a) unless he is—

(a) aged 18 years or over; and

(b) satisfied to the best of his knowledge and belief as to the identity of the voter.”.

(3) Part 3 (appendix of forms) is amended as follows.

(4) Replace Form K (proxy paper)(2) with the form in Schedule 9 to these Regulations.

(5) Replace Form L (declaration of identity)(3) with the form in Schedule 10 to these Regulations.

(1)

Schedule 2 was substituted by S.I. 2009/813 and subsequent amendments are referenced in these Regulations.

(2)

Form K was amended by S.I. 2014/1803.

(3)

Form L was amended by S.I. 2014/1803.