Elections Act 2022

21 (1) Rule 40 (tendered ballot papers) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For paragraph (1A) substitute—

“(1A) The relevant paragraphs of rule 37 apply in the case of a person who seeks to mark a tendered ballot paper under this rule as they apply in the case of a voter who applies for a ballot paper under rule 37(1), subject to the modification set out in paragraph (1AA).

(1AA) The modification is that—

(a) in rule 37(1G) as it extends to England and Wales and to Scotland, and

(b) in rule 37(1DB) as it extends to Northern Ireland,

the reference to making a further application under paragraph (1) of rule 37 were to seeking a further time to mark a tendered ballot paper under the paragraph of this rule under which a previous such attempt was made.

(1AB) In paragraph (1A), “the relevant paragraphs of rule 37” means—

(a) paragraphs (1A) to (1T) of rule 37 as it extends to England and Wales and to Scotland;

(b) paragraphs (1A) to (1G) of rule 37 as it extends to Northern Ireland.”

(3) In paragraph (1B), after “where” insert “, at an election held in Northern Ireland”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 1 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 67(1)

I2 Sch. 1 para. 21 in force at 16.1.2023 by S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(x) (with reg. 3(1))