Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends rule 32 of the parliamentary elections rules set out in Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2) as it is applied by Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001 for the purposes of an election to the Northern Ireland Assembly. The effect of the amendment is that Electoral Commissioners, members of staff of the Electoral Commission and persons appointed to attend at polling stations on behalf of the Commission are added to the list of those who may be admitted to polling stations at Assembly elections.