SCHEDULES
C3C4C5C6C7C8SCHEDULE 1
Paras. 3–7 of Pt. II of Sch. 1 to Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42) have effect (N.I.) (prosp.) by virtue of s. 10 of, and Sch. 1 para. 2 to, that Act as additional rules in Sch. 1 to this Act
Sch. 1 applied with modifications (S.) by S.I. 1986/2213, Rules 2, 5
Sch. 1 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (28.4.1999) by 1985 c. 50, s. 15(1)(2) (as applied (with modifications) (28.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/1214, reg. 8, Sch. 3) (which S.I. was revoked (23.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/293, reg. 126)
Sch. 1 modified (E.W.) by S.I. 1986/1081, regs. 2, 97, 98, 100 (which S.I. was revoked (23.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/294, reg. 3)
Sch. 1 modified (S.) by S.I. 1986/1111, regs. 2, 95, 96, 98(1)
Sch. 1 modified (10.4.2001) by 2001 c. 7, s. 4, Sch. para. 1
Sch. 1 modified (E.W.) (23.3.2004) by The Representation of People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/294), reg. 8, Sch. 2
Sch. 1 extended (with modifications) (N.I.) (4.5.1996) by S.I. 1996/1220, art. 6(1)-(4)
C1C2C9 Appendix of forms
Appendix of Forms applied (with modifications) (N.I.) by S.I. 1986/2250, regs. 2, 3, 5, Sch. 1 Pt. I
Appendix of Forms applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (4.5.1996) by S.I. 1996/1220, art. 3(1)(5)-(8), Sch. 1
Appendix of Forms applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (4.5.1996) by S.I. 1996/1220, art. 3(1)(b)(6)(d)(7)
Appendix of Forms applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) by S.I. 1986/2209, regs. 2, 3, 5(1)(6)-(8), Sch. 1 Pt. I
Appendix of Forms applied (with modifications) (31.7.1997) by 1997 c. 61, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 13 Table 2
Appendix of Forms applied (with modifications) (1.8.2001) by S.I. 2001/2599, art 3(1), Sch. 1
Note.—The forms contained in this Appendix may be adapted so far as circumstances require.
Form of writ
*The name of the sovereign may be altered when necessary.
*Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Our other Realms and Territories Queen Head of the Commonwealth Defender of the Faith to the Returning Officer for the Constituency Greeting
†This preamble to be omitted execpt in case of a general election. ‡Except in a general election insert here in the place of A. B., deceased or othewise, stating the cause of vacancy.
†Whereas by the advice of Our Council We have ordered a Parliament to be holden at Westminster on the day of next We Command you that due notice being first given you do cause election to be made according to law of a Member to serve in Parliament for the said Constituency [‡in the place of ]
And that you do cause the name of such Member when so elected, whether he be present or absent, to be certified to Us in Our Chancery without delay
Witness Ourself at Westminster the day of in the year of Our Reign, and in the year of Our Lord 19 .
Label or direction of writ
To the Returning Officer for the Constituency.
A writ of a new election of a Member for the said Constituency.
Endorsement
Received the within Writ on the day of , 19 .
(Signed)
Returning Officer (or as the case may be.)
Certificate endorsed on writ
Sch. 1 Appendix of Forms, Form of certificate to be endorsed on writ: words inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 12(2) (with ss. 54(4)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1995/3198, art. 3, Sch. 1
I hereby certify, that the Member elected for the Constituency in pursuance of the within written Writ is of in the County of
(Signed)
Returning Officer (or as the case may be.)
F1Note: in relation to any constituency in Wales, “county” in this form refers to a preserved county (as defined by section 64 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994).
F2Form of notice of election
Sch. 1 Appendix of Forms: Form of notice of election repealed by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 28, Sch. 5
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Form of nomination paper
Appendix of forms: word in “Form of nomination paper” substituted (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 41, s. 38(1)(4) (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt II)
ELECTION OF A MEMBER to serve in Parliament for the Constituency.
We the undersigned, being electors for the said Constituency, do hereby nominate the undermentioned person as a candidate at the said election.
Candidate’s surname | Other names in full | Description | Home address in full |
|---|---|---|---|
Brown | John Edward | F17Independent | 52, George Street, Bristol |
Signatures | Electoral Number (See Note 3) | |
|---|---|---|
Distinctive letter | Number | |
Proposer | ||
Seconder | ||
We, the undersigned, being electors for the said Constituency, do hereby assent to the foregoing nomination. | ||
1 | ||
2 | ||
3 | ||
4 | ||
5 | ||
6 | ||
7 | ||
8 | ||
NOTE
1
The attention of candidates and electors is drawn to the rules for filling up nomination papers and other provisions relating to nomination contained in the parliamentary elections rules in Schedule 1 to the Representation of the M1People Act 1983.
2
Where a candidate is commonly known by some title he may be described by his title as if it were his surname.
F52B
But the ballot paper will show the other name if the returning officer thinks—
a
that the use of the commonly used name may be likely to mislead or confuse electors, or
b
that the commonly used name is obscene or offensive.
F33
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4
An elector may not subscribe more than one nomination paper for the same election.
5
A person whose name is entered in the register F4. . . may not subscribe a nomination paper if the entry gives as the date on which he will become of voting age a date later than the day fixed for the poll.
Form of Ballot Paper
Sch. 1 Appendix of Forms: Form of Front of Ballot Paper substituted (24.3.1999) by 1998 c. 48, s. 13, Sch. 2 para. 5, Appendix; S.I. 1999/393, art. 2
Form of Front of Ballot Paper
F6Form of Back of Ballot Paper
No.
Election for the Constituency on 19
Note.—The number on the ballot paper is to correspond with that on the counterfoil.
Directions as to printing the ballot paper
1
Nothing is to be printed on the ballot paper except in accordance with these directions.
2
So far as practicable, the following arrangements shall be observed in the printing of the ballot paper—
a
b
no rule shall be printed on the face except F9the horizontal rule separating the direction mentioned in paragraph (a) above from the particulars of the candidates and the horizontal rules separating the particulars of the candidates from one another and the vertical rules separating those particulars from the numbers on the lefthand side and the spaces on the right where the vote is to be marked;
c
the whole space between the top and bottom of the paper shall be equally divided between F10the direction mentioned in paragraph (a) above and each of the candidates by the horizontal rules mentioned in paragraph (b) above.
F112A
The direction mentioned in paragraph 2(a) above shall be printed in large capitals.
F132B
Nothing in paragraph 2 prohibits the face of the ballot paper containing more than one column of numbers, candidates particulars and spaces where the vote is to be marked if the returning officer thinks it is appropriate for the ballot paper to be printed with more than one column, but in such a case each column must be separated by a double vertical rule.
3
The surname of each candidate shall in all cases be printed by itself in large capitals, and his full particulars shall be set out below it and shall be printed in ordinary type except that small capitals shall be used—
a
if his surname is the same as another candidate’s, for his other names; and
b
if his other names are also the same as the other candidate’s, either for his home address or for his description unless each of them is the same as that of another candidate with the same surname and other names.
F123A
Where an emblem is to be printed against a candidate’s particulars—
a
it shall be printed between the candidate’s particulars and the vertical rule separating the candidates’ particulars from the spaces where the vote is to be marked, and
b
its size as printed shall not exceed two centimetres square.
4
The number on the back of the ballot paper shall be printed in small characters.
F18 Form of directions for the guidance of the voters in voting
Form of directions for the guidance of voters in voting substituted by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 24, Sch. 4 para. 86
Guidance for Voters
1
When you are given a ballot paper make sure it is stamped with the official mark.
2
Go to one of the compartments. Mark a cross (X) in the box on the right hand side of the ballot paper opposite the name of the candidate you are voting for.
3
Fold the ballot paper in two. Show the official mark to the presiding officer, but do not let anyone see your vote. Put the ballot paper in the ballot box and leave the polling station.
4
Vote for one candidate only. Put no other mark on the ballot paper, or your vote may not be counted.
5
If by mistake you spoil a ballot paper, show it to the presiding officer and ask for another one.
Form of declaration to be made by the companion of a F16voter with disabilities
Sch. 1 Appendix of Forms: words in Form of declaration to be made by the companion of a blind voter substituted (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 2, s. 13(1)(4)(a); S.I. 2001/116, art. 2(1)
*State the relationship of the companion to the voter.
I, A. B., of , having been requested to assist C. D., (in the case of a F19voter with disabilities voting as proxy add voting as proxy for M. N.) whose number on the register is to record his vote at the election now being held in this constituency, hereby declare that [I am entitled to vote as an elector at the said election] [I am the * of the said voter and have attained the age of 18 years], and that I have not previously assisted any F20voter with disabilities [except E. F., of ] to vote at the said election.
(Signed) A. B.,
day of 19 .
I, the undersigned, being the presiding officer for the polling station for the Consitiuency, hereby certify that the above declaration, having been first read to the above-named declarant, was signed by the declarant in my presence.
(Signed) G. H.,
day of 19 .
minutes past o’clock [a.m.] [p.m.]
F14NOTE 1.If the person making the above declaration knowingly and wilfully makes therein a statement false in a material particular, he will be guilty of an offence.
F15 2. A voter with disabilities is a voter who has made a declaration under the parliamentary elections rules that he is so incapacitated by his blindness or other incapacity, or by his inability to read, as to be unable to vote without assistance.
Parliamentary election rules modified (N.I.) (prosp.) by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 10, Sch. 1 paras. 8–23