Notice of electionU.K.
5(1)The returning officer shall publish notice of the election F1. . . , stating—
(a)the place and times at which nomination papers are to be delivered, and
(b)the date of the poll in the event of a contest,
and the notice shall state that forms of nomination paper may be obtained at that place and those times.
(2)The notice of election shall state the date by which [F2(except in such circumstances as may be prescribed)]—
(a)applications to [F3vote by post or by proxy], and
(b)other applications and notices about postal or proxy voting,
must reach the registration officer in order that they may be effective for the election.
F4(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), ss. 24, 28, Sch. 4 para. 74(a), Sch. 5
F2Words in Sch. 1 rule 5(2) inserted (29.1.2001 for certain purposes and 16.2.2001 otherwise) by 2000 c. 2, s. 15(1), Sch. 6 para. 10(1)(2); S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)(2) (with art. 2(4))
F3Words substituted by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 11, Sch. 2 para. 4
F4Sch. 1 rule 5(3) repealed by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), ss. 24, 28, Sch. 4 para. 74(b), Sch. 5
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 1 rule 5 applied (E.W.S.) by S.I. 1986/2209, regs. 2, 3, 5(1)(6)-(8), Sch. 1 Pt. 1
Sch. 1 rule 5 applied (with modifications)(1.8.2001) by S.I. 2001/2599, art. 3(1), Sch. 1
C2Sch. 1 rule 5 applied (N.I.) by S.I. 1986/2250, regs. 2, 3, 5, Sch. 1 Pt. I