Electoral Administration Act 2006

Identifying marks and security markings on ballot papers etc. U.K.

86 U.K. In section 66 (requirement of secrecy), in each of the following provisions, after “number” insert “ or other unique identifying mark ”

(a) subsection (2)(a);

(b) subsection (3)(c);

(c) subsection (4)(b) and (c);

(d) subsection (5).

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 1 para. 86 wholly in force at 1.7.2008; Sch. 1 para. 86 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 77; Sch. 1 para. 86 in force for E.W.S. at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14 (bb)(iii) (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 2); Sch. 1 para. 86 in force for N.I. at 1.7.2008 by S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(2), 4(z)(iii)

87 U.K. In rule 19 of Schedule 1 (ballot papers at parliamentary elections), in paragraph (2)(c) after “number” insert “ and other unique identifying mark ”.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 1 para. 87 wholly in force at 1.7.2005; Sch. 1 para. 87 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 77; Sch. 1 para. 87 in force for E.W.S. at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14 (bb)(iii) (subject to Sch. 2); Sch. 1 para. 87 in force for N.I. at 1.7.2008 by S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(2), 4(z)(iii)

88 (1) Rule 20 of that Schedule (the official mark at parliamentary elections) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For paragraph (1) substitute—

“(1) Every ballot paper must contain an appropriate security marking (the official mark).”

(3) For paragraph (3) substitute—

“(3) The returning officer may use a different official mark for different purposes at the same election.”

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 1 para. 88 partly in force at 1.7.2008; Sch. 1 para. 88 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 77; Sch. 1 para. 88 in force for E.W.S. at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(bb)(iii) (subject to Sch. 2); Sch. 1 para. 88 in force for N.I. at 1.7.2008 by S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(2), 4(z)(iii)

89 U.K. In rule 29 of that Schedule (equipment of polling stations at parliamentary elections), in paragraph (3), sub-paragraph (b) is omitted.

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 1 para. 89 wholly in force at 1.7.2008; Sch. 1 para. 89 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 77; Sch. 1 para. 89 in force for E.W.S. at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14 (bb)(iii) (subject to Sch. 2); Sch. 1 para. 89 in force for N.I. at 1.7.2008 by S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(2), 4(z)(iii)

90 (1) Rule 37 of that Schedule (voting procedure at parliamentary elections) is amended as follows. N.I.

(2) In paragraph (1)—

(a) sub-paragraph (a) is omitted;

(b) in sub-paragraph (c) for “the counterfoil” substitute “ the list mentioned in rule 29(3)(e) beside the number of the ballot paper to be issued to him ”.

(3) In paragraph (2) for “the official mark” substitute “ the number and other unique identifying mark ”.

(4) This paragraph extends only to Northern Ireland.

91 U.K. In rule 45 of that Schedule (the count), in paragraph (4) after “numbers” insert “ or other unique identifying marks ”.

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 1 para. 91 wholly in force at 1.7.2008; Sch. 1 para. 91 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 77; Sch. 1 para. 91 in force for E.W.S. at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14 (bb)(iii) (subject to Sch. 2); Sch. 1 para. 91 in force for N.I. at 1.7.2008 by S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(2), 4(z)(iii)

92 U.K. In rule 47 of that Schedule (rejected ballot papers at parliamentary elections), in paragraph (1)(c) after “number” insert “ and other unique identifying mark ”.

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. 1 para. 92 wholly in force at 1.7.2008; Sch. 1 para. 92 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 77; Sch. 1 para. 92 in force for E.W.S. at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14 (bb)(iii) (subject to Sch. 2); Sch. 1 para. 92 in force for N.I. at 1.7.2008 by S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(2), 4(z)(iii)

93 (1) The Appendix of forms in that Schedule is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the Directions as to printing the ballot paper, for paragraph 4 substitute—

“4 The number and other unique identifying mark may be printed close to each other on the back of the ballot paper.”

(3) For the Form of directions for the guidance of the voters in voting substitute— “Form of directions for the guidance of the voters in voting

GUIDANCE FOR VOTERS U.K.

1 When you are given a ballot paper 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.

2 Vote for one candidate only. Put no other mark on the ballot paper, or your vote may not be counted. Do not let anyone see your vote.

3 Fold the ballot paper in two. Show the back of the ballot paper to the presiding officer so as to disclose the number and other unique identifying mark. Put the ballot paper in the ballot box and leave the polling station.

4 If by mistake you spoil a ballot paper, show it to the presiding officer and ask for another one.”

Commencement Information

I7 Sch. 1 para. 93 wholly in force at 1.7.2008; Sch. 1 para. 93 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 77; Sch. 1 para. 93 in force for E.W.S. at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14 (bb)(iii) (subject to Sch. 2); Sch. 1 para. 93 in force for N.I. at 1.7.2008 by S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(2), 4(z)(iii)