PART 2REGULATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE REFERENDUM IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Action to be taken before the poll

Notice of pollI116

1

The counting officer must give public notice of the poll stating—

a

the day and hours fixed for the poll;

b

the question that is to appear on the ballot paper.

2

The notice of the poll must be published not later than the 15th day before the day of the referendum.

3

No later than the time of the publication of the notice of the poll, the counting officer must also give public notice of—

a

the situation of each polling station;

b

the description of voters entitled to vote there.

4

As soon as practicable after giving the notice under paragraph (3), the counting officer must give a copy of it to each of the referendum agents appointed for the officer’s area.