SCHEDULENorthern Ireland: Modification of Election Provisions
Part 3Postal Ballots
Parliamentary elections
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(1)
Part V of the Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/400) is amended as follows.
(2)
“(a)
in Form G at a parliamentary election where the poll is taken alone;
(b)
in Form J at a parliamentary election where the poll is taken together with the poll at a local election.”
(3)
“(5)
Where the poll at one election is taken with the poll at another election, the colour of the postal ballot paper must also be marked on the declaration of identity sent with that paper.”
(4)
“(4)
Where polls are taken together—
(a)
the envelope referred to in paragraph (2) must also be marked “Covering envelope for the [insert colour of ballot paper] coloured ballot paper”, and
(b)
on the envelope referred to in paragraph (3) after the words “Ballot paper envelope” there must be added “for the [insert colour of ballot paper] coloured ballot paper”.”
(5)
“Form J: Declaration of identity (combined polls)”.