Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation1
1
These Regulations may be cited as the Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 and come into force on 22nd May 2014.
2
These Regulations extend to England and Wales only.
3
In these Regulations “the 2004 Regulations” means the Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) Regulations 20047.
Mayoral election and referendum2
1
The 2004 Regulations are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 2(1), and paragraph 2 of Schedule 2—
a
in the definition of “mayoral election” for “the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2002” substitute “the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007”8; and
b
in the definition of “referendum” for “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2001” substitute “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012”9.
3
In regulation 2(2), and paragraph 3(a) of Schedule 2, for “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2001” substitute “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012”.
4
In regulation 4(10), in the definition of “the listed provisions” in sub-paragraph (b) for “, 44 and 105 or 45 and 105” substitute “or 44 and 105”.
5
In regulation 5—
a
in paragraph (1)(d), after “sections” insert “9HE and 105, or”;
b
in paragraph (1)(e), for “45” substitute “9MG”; and
c
in paragraph (3)(b), for “44 and 105 or 45 and 105” substitute “9HE and 105, 9MG and 105 or 44 and 105”.
6
In regulation 8(1)(b), for “44 and 105 or 45 and 105” substitute “9HE and 105, 9MG and 105 or 44 and 105”.
7
In rule 45(1AC)(b) of the parliamentary elections rules, as substituted by paragraph 22 of Schedule 2, for “44 and 105 or 45 and 105” substitute “9HE and 105, 9MG and 105 or 44 and 105”.
Notice for polling station compartments3
For paragraph 9 of Schedule 2 to the 2004 Regulations substitute—
9
For paragraph (5) of rule 29 (equipment of polling stations) substitute—
5
In every compartment of every polling station there must be exhibited the notice:
“PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION
([Specify colour] ballot paper)
Vote for ONLY ONE CANDIDATE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.
*EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION
([Specify colour] ballot paper)
Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.
*[Specify name of council] COUNCIL ELECTION
([Specify colour] ballot paper)
*[Vote for NO MORE THAN … CANDIDATES by putting a cross [X] in the box next to EACH of your choices.]
*[Vote ONLY ONCE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.]
*ELECTION OF THE MAYOR OF LONDON
([Specify colour] ballot paper)
#On the ballot paper for the election of the Mayor, vote ONCE for your first choice and ONCE for your second choice.
*ELECTION OF THE LONDON ASSEMBLY
#On the constituency members ballot paper ([specify colour]) vote for ONE candidate only.
#On the London members ballot paper ([specify colour]) vote for ONE party or individual candidate only.
*[Specify other] ELECTION/REFERENDUM
([Specify colour] ballot paper)
[Specify voting instructions in accordance with the legislation governing the election or referendum]
PUT NO OTHER MARK ON THE BALLOT PAPER OR YOUR VOTE MAY NOT COUNT.
*[PLEASE DO NOT FOLD THE BALLOT PAPERS FOR [specify the election(s) and/or referendum(s) at which the votes are to be counted electronically]. Post them, face downwards, in the [*appropriate] ballot box.]
*Complete or omit as necessary.
#Alternatively, insert such information as the GLRO may decide.”
Form of directions for the guidance of voters in voting4
For paragraph 28 of that Schedule substitute—
28
In the Appendix of forms, for the form of directions for the guidance of voters in voting substitute the form of those directions as set out in the Appendix of Forms to this Schedule.
Form of declaration by companion of a voter with disabilities5
For paragraph 29 of that Schedule substitute—
29
In the Appendix of forms, for the form of declaration to be made by the companion of a voter with disabilities substitute the form of that declaration in the Appendix of Forms to this Schedule.
Appendix of Forms6
At the end of Schedule 2 to the 2004 Regulations insert the Appendix of Forms in the Schedule.
Revocations7
Regulation 4(12) and (13) of the Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 200610 are revoked.
Signed by authority of the Lord President of the Council