Issue of Writ

In the case of a general election, as soon as practicable after the F5dissolution of Parliament by section 3(1) of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011.

In the case of a by-election, as soon as practicable after the issue of the warrant for the writ.

Publication of notice of election.

In the case of a general election or by-election, not later than 4 in the afternoon on the second day after that on which the writ is received.

Delivery of nomination papers.

In the case of a general election, between the hours of 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon on any day after the date of publication of the notice of election, but not later than the sixth day after the date of the F6dissolution of Parliament by section 3(1) of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011.

In the case of a by-election, the same as in the case of a general election, except that the last day shall be a day fixed by the returning officer and shall be not earlier than the third day after the date of publication of the notice of election nor later than the seventh day after that on which the writ is received.

Delivery of notices of withdrawals of candidature.

Within the time for the delivery of nomination papers at the election.

The making of objections to nomination papers.

In the case of a general election or a by-election, during the hours allowed for delivery of nomination papers on the last day for their delivery and the hour following; but—

(a) no objection may be made in the afternoon of that last day except to a nomination paper delivered within 24 hours of the last time for its delivery, and in the case of a nomination paper so delivered no objection may be so made to the sufficiency or nature of the particulars of the candidate unless made at or immediately after the time of the delivery of the nomination paper; and

(b) the foregoing provisions do not apply to objections made in pursuance of rule 15(2).

Publication of statement of persons nominated.

Polling

In the case of a general election, between the hours of 7 in the morning and 10 at night on the F7day determined under section 1 of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 or appointed under section 2(7) of that Act.

In the case of a by-election, between the hours of 7 in the morning and 10 at night on the day fixed by the returning officer, which shall not be earlier than the F1217th nor later than the F1319th day after the last day for delivery of nomination papers.