SCHEDULE 2THE LONDON MEMBERS ELECTION RULES
PART 4Contested Elections
Adjournment of poll in case of riot
46.
(1)
Where the proceedings at any polling station are interrupted or obstructed by riot or open violence, the presiding officer must adjourn the proceedings till the following day and must forthwith give notice to the CRO.
(2)
Where the poll is adjourned at any polling station—
(a)
the hours of polling on the day to which it is adjourned must be the same as for the original day, and
(b)
references in these Rules to the close of the poll must be construed accordingly.
(3)
As soon as practicable after being informed of the adjournment of a poll, the CRO must inform the GLRO of that fact and of the cause of its adjournment.