2000 c. 41; amendments have been made to section 7 of this Act but those amendments are not relevant to this Order.

1998 c. 47; section 84 was amended by section 34(1) of the Elections Act 2001 (c. 7).

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2010 No. 2977

Northern Ireland

The Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2010

Made15th December 2010

Coming into force in accordance with Article 1(2)

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 15th day of December 2010

Present,

The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council

In accordance with section 7(3) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 the Electoral Commission has been consulted prior to this Order being laid before Parliament.

In accordance with section 84(4) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

Accordingly, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred on Her by section 84(1), (1A) and (3) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order as follows:

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<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2000/41">2000 c. 41</ref>
; amendments have been made to section 7 of this Act but those amendments are not relevant to this Order.
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<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1998/47">1998 c. 47</ref>
;
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2010/2977/section/84">section 84</ref>
was amended by section 34(1) of the
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2001/7">Elections Act 2001 (c. 7)</ref>
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<inline name="tocHeading">Date of next local elections</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/article/4/2010-12-16" level="1" class="item">
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<inline name="tocHeading">Amendments to the 1962 Act</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/article/5/2010-12-16" level="1" class="item">
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<inline name="tocHeading">Amendments to the 1985 Order</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/article/6/2010-12-16" level="1" class="item">
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<inline name="tocHeading">Amendments to the Elections Act 2001</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/article/7/2010-12-16" level="1" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">7</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Access to marked registers and other documents after an election</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading">Revocations</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/2010-12-16" level="2" class="schedule">
<inline name="tocNum">SCHEDULE 1</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Amendments to the 1962 Act</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/part/1/2010-12-16" level="3" class="part">
<inline name="tocNum">Part 1</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Amendments to Part 4 (officers) and Part 6 (the election campaign)</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/1/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">1</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">The 1962 Act is amended as follows. </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/2/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">2</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After section 14A(2) (appointment of persons to assist Chief Electoral...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/3/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">3</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 22(2) (remuneration and expenses of returning officer at...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/4/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">4</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After section 34(4) (appointment of election agent) insert— </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/5/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">5</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After section 37 (default in appointing election agent) insert— Control...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/6/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">6</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Omit section 38 (making of contracts through election agent). </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/7/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">7</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">For section 39 (payment of expenses at an election through...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/8/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">8</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Section 40 (personal expenses of candidate and petty expenses...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/9/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">9</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After section 40 insert— Expenses incurred at a local election...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/10/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">10</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Section 41 (prohibition of unauthorised expenses) is amended as...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/11/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">11</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Section 42 (limitation of expenses at an election) is...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/12/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">12</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 44(4) (disputed claims) omit“and (4)” and for “they...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/13/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">13</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Section 46 (return as to expenses at an election)...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/14/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">14</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 47(1) and (2) (declaration as to expenses at...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/15/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">15</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Section 52 (inspection of returns and declarations) is amended...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/16/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">16</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After section 52 insert— Meaning of “election expenses” at a...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/17/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">17</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Section 53 (right to send election address post free)...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/18/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">18</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After section 57 (rules for conduct of elections) insert— Returning...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/19/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">19</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After Schedule 3 to the 1962 Act insert— SCHEDULE 3A...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/20/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">20</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In Schedule 10 to the 1962 Act (forms)— </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/part/2/2010-12-16" level="3" class="part">
<inline name="tocNum">Part 2</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Amendments to Part 9 (Questioning of elections) and Part 10 (Electoral misdemeanours)</inline>
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<inline name="tocNum">21</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">The 1962 Act is amended as follows. </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/22/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">22</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 96 (provisions applying to all persons reported personally...</inline>
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<inline name="tocNum">23</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 98(1) (avoidance of election for general corruption, etc)...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/24/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">24</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 105(4) (prosecution and trial of electoral misdemeanours) for...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/25/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">25</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 107 (power to except innocent act from being...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/26/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">26</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 108(4)(a)(i) (penalties for corrupt practices) after “paragraph 4”...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/27/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">27</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 111(3) (penalties for electoral offences by officers and...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/28/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">28</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 112 (incapacities resulting from convictions for corrupt or...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/29/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">29</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Schedule 9 to the 1962 Act is amended in accordance...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/30/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">30</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After paragraph 4 (personation) insert— Offences relating to applications for...</inline>
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<inline name="tocNum">31</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 5A (false statements in nomination paper, etc.), which...</inline>
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<inline name="tocNum">32</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After paragraph 12A(7) insert— (7A) A person is not guilty...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/33/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">33</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In paragraph 15 for the words from “illegal payment” to...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/34/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">34</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In paragraph 17— (a) for “, advance or deposit” substitute...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/35/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">35</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After paragraph 17 insert— A person who provides any money or other property in...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/36/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">36</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 21 is amended as follows. </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/37/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
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<inline name="tocHeading">After paragraph 25 , which becomes sub-paragraph (1), insert— </inline>
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<inline name="tocNum">38</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In paragraph 27(3)(e)— (a) for the words “a declaration of...</inline>
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<inline name="tocNum">39</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 32A is amended as follows. </inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading">The 1962 Act is amended as follows. </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/41/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">41</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After section 122 insert— Translations etc. of certain documents (1) Subsections (2) and (3) apply to any document which...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/42/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">42</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 129(b) (computation of time) omit“, Maundy Thursday”. </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/43/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">43</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Section 130 (interpretation) is amended as follows. </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/part/4/2010-12-16" level="3" class="part">
<inline name="tocNum">Part 4</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Amendments to the Local Elections Rules</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/44/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">44</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Schedule 5 to the 1962 Act (Local Elections Rules) is...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/45/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">45</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">The timetable in rule 1(2) is amended as follows— </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/46/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">46</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">The timetable in rule 1(3) is amended as follows— </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/47/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">47</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After rule 3 (returning officer) insert— Forms Where these rules require the use of a form set...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/48/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">48</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After rule 4(c) (notice of election) insert— </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/49/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">49</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After rule 5(2) (nomination of candidates) insert— </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/50/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">50</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Rule 9 (right to attend nomination) is amended as...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/51/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">51</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) In rule 10 (decisions as to validity of nomination...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/52/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">52</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Rule 12 (publication of nominations) is amended as follows....</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/53/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">53</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After rule 12 insert— Correction of minor errors (1) The returning officer may, at any time before publication...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/54/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">54</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Rule 16 (the ballot papers) is amended as follows....</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/55/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">55</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After rule 16 insert— Corresponding number list (1) The returning officer must prepare a list containing the...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/56/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">56</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In rule 19(2) (use of schools and public rooms) for...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/57/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">57</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In rule 20(2) (notice of poll) at the end of...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/58/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">58</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In rule 21 (postal ballot papers) after paragraph (2) insert—...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/59/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">59</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Rule 25 (issue of official poll cards) is amended...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/60/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">60</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Rule 26 (equipment of polling stations) is amended as...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/61/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">61</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Rule 27 (appointment of polling and counting agents) is...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/62/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">62</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In rule 28(a) (notification of requirement of secrecy) for “assisting...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/63/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">63</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In rule 29(3)(a) (admission to polling station) omit“chief”. </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/64/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">64</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In rule 30(2)(a) (keeping of order in station) omit“in or...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/65/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">65</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In rule 31 (sealing of ballot boxes)— </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/66/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">66</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After rule 32(4) (questions to be put to voters) insert—...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/67/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">67</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">For rule 33 (challenge of voter) substitute— Challenge of voter...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/68/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">68</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Rule 34 (voting procedure) is amended as follows. </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/69/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">69</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After rule 34 insert— Disclosure of information regarding ballot papers...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/70/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">70</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Rule 41 (procedure on close of poll) is amended...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/71/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">71</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Rule 44 (attendance at counting of votes) is amended...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/72/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">72</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In rule 45(4) (preliminary proceedings and conduct of the count)...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/73/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">73</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In rule 46(1)(d) (rejected ballot papers) after “printed number” insert...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/74/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">74</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In rule 57(2) (sealing up of ballot papers) for “counterfoils...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/75/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">75</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In rule 58(1) (forwarding of documents)— (a) in sub-paragraph (d)...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/76/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">76</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Rule 59 (orders for production of documents) is amended...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/77/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">77</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Rule 60 (retention and public inspection of documents) is...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/78/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">78</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">For rule 61 (countermand or abandonment of poll on death...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/79/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">79</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">The Appendix of Forms in Schedule 5 to the 1962...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/80/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">80</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In the Form of nomination paper (form 1), for the...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/81/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">81</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In the Notes following the Form of nomination paper— </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/82/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">82</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) The Candidate's consent to nomination (form 2) is amended...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/83/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">83</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In the Directions as to printing the ballot paper (form...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/84/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">84</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After form 4 insert— . </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/85/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">85</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In the Declaration of identity Back of form (form 5)...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/86/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">86</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In the Declaration of identity (combined polls) Front of form...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/87/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">87</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) The Elector's official poll card (form 6) is amended...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/88/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">88</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">For the form of Proxy's official poll card (form 7)...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/89/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">89</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In paragraph 6 in the form of Directions for the...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/90/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">90</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After form 8 insert— . </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/1/paragraph/91/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">91</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In the certificate of employment (form 9) omit “Chief”. </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/2010-12-16" level="2" class="schedule">
<inline name="tocNum">SCHEDULE 2</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Amendments to the 1985 Order</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/part/1/2010-12-16" level="3" class="part">
<inline name="tocNum">Part 1</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Amendments to Article 6 (manner of voting)</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/1/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">1</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Article 6 of the 1985 Order is amended as...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/part/2/2010-12-16" level="3" class="part">
<inline name="tocNum">Part 2</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Amendments to Part 1 of Schedule 2 (Absent voting – voting by post, by proxy and by post as proxy)</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/2/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">2</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the 1985 Order is...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">3</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 1 (absent vote at local elections for indefinite...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/4/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">4</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In paragraph 4 (voting as proxy) after sub-paragraph (10) insert—...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/5/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">5</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 5(1) (general requirements for applications) is amended as...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/6/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">6</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After paragraph 5 insert— Additional requirement for applications for ballot...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/7/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">7</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 6 (additional requirements for applications on grounds of...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/8/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">8</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 7 (additional requirements for applications based on occupation,...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/9/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">9</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">After paragraph 7 insert— Additional requirements for applications based on...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/10/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">10</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 8 (additional requirements for applications in respect of...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/11/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">11</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In paragraph 11(6) (closing dates for applications) omit “, Maundy...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/12/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">12</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 12 (grant or refusal of applications) is amended...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/13/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">13</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 15 (records and lists kept under paragraphs 1,...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/14/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">14</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) The Appendix is amended as follows. </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/part/3/2010-12-16" level="3" class="part">
<inline name="tocNum">Part 3</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Amendments to Part 3 of Schedule 2 (Absent voting – issue and receipt of ballot papers)</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/15/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">15</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Part 3 of Schedule 2 to the 1985 Order is...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/16/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">16</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Omit the definition of “election rules” in paragraph 1 (interpretation)....</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/17/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">17</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In paragraph 2 (form of ballot paper) for “elections rules”...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/18/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">18</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 3 (persons entitled to be present at issue...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/19/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">19</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 6 (marking of postal ballot paper) is amended...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/20/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">20</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 8 (ballot paper envelope) is amended as follows....</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/21/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">21</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">For paragraph 9 substitute— Delivery of postal ballot papers (1) For the purpose of delivering postal ballot papers the...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/22/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">22</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Paragraph 10 (provision of postal voters ballot box) is omitted....</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/23/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">23</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">For paragraph 11 substitute— Sealing up of completed corresponding number...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/24/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">24</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 12 (spoilt postal ballot paper) is amended as...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/25/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">25</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In paragraph 14(4) (postal ballot boxes and receptacles) after “the...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/26/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">26</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In paragraph 16(3) (opening of postal voters' ballot box) for...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/27/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">27</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In paragraph 17 (opening of covering envelopes) after sub-paragraph (4)...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/28/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">28</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 17A (procedure in relation to declarations of identity)...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/29/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">29</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In paragraph 17C (sealing of receptacles) for “possible” substitute “...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/2/paragraph/30/2010-12-16" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">30</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Paragraph 19 (disposal of documents) is amended as follows....</inline>
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<inline name="tocNum">SCHEDULE 3</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">ACCESS TO MARKED REGISTERS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION AFTER AN ELECTION</inline>
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<inline name="tocNum">1</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Interpretation and general</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/3/paragraph/2/2010-12-16" level="3" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">2</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Supply of the marked register or lists after a local election</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/3/paragraph/3/2010-12-16" level="3" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">3</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Public inspection of the marked register or lists</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/3/paragraph/4/2010-12-16" level="3" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">4</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Public inspection of other documents</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/3/paragraph/5/2010-12-16" level="3" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">5</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Restrictions on the use, supply and disclosure of documents open to public inspection</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/3/paragraph/6/2010-12-16" level="3" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">6</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Fees relating to the marked register or lists</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2977/schedule/3/paragraph/7/2010-12-16" level="3" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">7</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Access to the marked register or lists and other election documents: failure to comply with restrictions</inline>
</tocItem>
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<preface period="#period2">
<p class="number">
<docNumber>2010 No. 2977</docNumber>
</p>
<block name="subject">
<concept class="title" refersTo="#d4e832">Northern Ireland</concept>
</block>
<p class="title">
<shortTitle>The Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2010</shortTitle>
</p>
<p class="MadeDate">
<span>Made</span>
<docDate date="2010-12-15">15th December 2010</docDate>
</p>
<p class="ComingIntoForce">
<span>Coming into force in accordance with Article 1(2)</span>
</p>
</preface>
<preamble>
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<p>At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 15th day of December 2010</p>
<p>Present,</p>
<p>The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council</p>
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<p>
In accordance with section 7(3) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000
<noteRef href="#c20634781" marker="M1" class="commentary M"/>
the Electoral Commission has been consulted prior to this Order being laid before Parliament.
</p>
<p>
In accordance with section 84(4) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998
<noteRef href="#c20634791" marker="M2" class="commentary M"/>
a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
</p>
<p>Accordingly, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred on Her by section 84(1), (1A) and (3) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order as follows:</p>
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