PART IGENERAL, INTERPRETATION AND MISCELLANEOUS

Device referred to in rule 29(3A)(b) of parliamentary elections rulesI112

1

The device referred to in rule 29(3A)(b) of the rules in Schedule 1 to the 1983 Act7 shall be of the description set out in this regulation.

2

The device shall be such that–

a

it satisfies the conditions in paragraphs (3) to (7) below;

b

a ballot paper can–

i

be inserted into, and removed from, it, or

ii

be attached to, and detached from, it, and

c

the ballot paper will remain firmly in place once inserted into, or attached to, the device.

3

There shall be sufficient space to allow the particulars of each candidate named on the ballot paper to be clearly shown.

4

There shall be one hole in the device for each of the candidates named on the ballot paper.

5

Each hole in the device shall be of equal size.

6

Each hole shall be positioned to frame the space to the right of the particulars of the candidate on which the vote may be marked (“the relevant space”).

7

Each hole shall be sufficiently large to allow a voter to mark a cross in the relevant space on the ballot paper.