Citation, commencement, extent, transitional and savings provisions I1I11
1
These Regulations may be cited as the Local Government and Greater London Authority Elections (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023.
2
The following provisions come into force on 31st October 2023—
a
this regulation;
b
regulation 3(1), (2), (7), (10), (15) and (17);
c
regulation 4(1), (2), (7), (10) and (15);
d
in Schedule 1, paragraphs 1, 6, 7(2), 8(2) and (3), 9, 10(2), 11(2) and (3), 12, 13(2) and (3) and 14(2).
3
Subject to paragraph (4), the remainder of these Regulations come into force on 1st November 2023.
4
The following provisions come into force on 31st January 2024—
a
regulation 3(8), (9)(c) and (d), (16) and (18)(c) and (d);
b
regulation 4(8), (9)(c) and (d), (16) and (17)(c) and (d);
c
regulation 5(7), (13), (19), (25), (31), (37) and (38)(e) and (f);
d
in Schedule 1, paragraphs 7(1), 8(1), 10(1), 11(1), 13(1) and 14(1).
5
An amendment made by these Regulations has the same extent as the provision amended.
6
Schedule 1 (transitional and savings provisions) has effect.
Amendment of the Parish and Community Meetings (Polls) Rules 1987 I22
1
Rule 6 (application of provisions in the Act of 1983) of the Parish and Community Meetings (Polls) Rules 19875 is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph (a), after “114,” insert “114A6,”
.
3
After paragraph (e), insert—
ea
in respect of the election of the chairman of a parish meeting or a poll consequent on a parish meeting—
i
section 114A applies as if, in subsection (2)(b), “or of a proxy for an elector” were omitted;
ii
section 115 does not apply;
eb
in respect of a poll consequent on a community meeting, section 114A does not apply;
Amendment of the Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 I3I4I9I33
2I3
Schedule 2 (rules for conduct of an election of councillors of a principal area where poll is not taken together with poll at another election) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (3) to (9).
I43
In rule 4 (nomination of candidates), for paragraph (3) substitute—
3
If a candidate—
a
commonly uses a surname that is different from any other surname the candidate has,
b
commonly uses a forename that is different from any other forename the candidate has, or
c
otherwise commonly uses one or more forenames or a surname in a different way from the way in which the candidate’s names are stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a),
the nomination paper may state the commonly used name or names in addition to the names as stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a).
I44
I45
In rule 8 (decisions as to validity of nomination papers), in paragraph (2)—
a
omit the “and” after sub-paragraph (a);
b
after paragraph (b) insert—
c
that an order under section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders) has effect in relation to the candidate.
I46
In rule 9 (publication of statement of persons nominated), in paragraph (3)—
a
for “in addition to another name” substitute “in accordance with rule 4(3)”
;
b
for “any other name” substitute “the other surname or forename”
.
7I3
In rule 24 (appointment of presiding officers and polling clerks), in paragraph (3)(c) for “mentions” substitute “mentioned”
.
I98
In rule 33 (questions to be put to voters)—
a
in paragraph (1)(b), after “put if” insert “(where applicable) the person has answered the previous question in the manner indicated, and”
;
b
in the table following paragraph (1)—
i
in entries 2 and 3, in the column headed “Question”, for question (c) substitute—
c
Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of four or more electors? [R]
d
If the person answers question (c) in the negative: “Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of two or more electors?” [R]
e
If the person answers question (d) in the affirmative: “Were two or more of the electors on whose behalf you have voted in this election, or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
f
If the person answers question (e) in the affirmative: “Is the elector (or are the electors) for whom you are voting today registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
ii
omit entry 4;
c
in paragraph (2), for “3(a), (b) and (c)” substitute “3(a) and (b)”
.
9
In Part 7 (appendix of forms), for—
I4a
the form of nomination paper;
I4b
the form of candidate’s consent to nomination;
I9c
the form of official poll card (to be sent to an elector voting in person); and
I9d
the form of official proxy poll card (to be sent to an appointed proxy voting in person),
substitute the corresponding form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 3 to these Regulations.
10I3
Schedule 3 (rules for conduct of an election of councillors of a principal area where the poll is taken together with the poll at a relevant election or referendum) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (11) to (18).
I411
In rule 4 (nomination of candidates), for paragraph (3) substitute—
3
If a candidate—
a
commonly uses a surname that is different from any other surname the candidate has,
b
commonly uses a forename that is different from any other forename the candidate has, or
c
otherwise commonly uses one or more forenames or a surname in a different way from the way in which the candidate’s names are stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a),
the nomination paper may state the commonly used name or names in addition to the names as stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a).
I412
In rule 7 (consent to nomination), in paragraph (b)(i), for “and section 34 of the Localism Act 2011” substitute “, section 34 of the Localism Act 2011 and section 30 of the Elections Act 2022”
.
I413
In rule 8 (decisions as to validity of nomination papers), in paragraph (2)—
a
omit the “and” after sub-paragraph (aa);
b
after sub-paragraph (b) insert—
c
that an order under section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders) has effect in relation to the candidate.
I414
In rule 9 (publication of statement of persons nominated), in paragraph (3)—
a
for “in addition to another name” substitute “in accordance with rule 4(3)”
;
b
for “any other name” substitute “the other surname or forename”
.
15I3
In rule 24 (appointment of presiding officers and clerks), in paragraph (3)(c) for “mentions” substitute “mentioned”
.
I916
In rule 33 (questions to be put to voters)—
a
in paragraph (1)(b), after “put if” insert “(where applicable) the person has answered the previous question in the manner indicated, and”
;
b
in the table following paragraph (1)—
i
in entries 2 and 3, in the column headed “Question”, for question (c) substitute—
c
Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of four or more electors? [R]
d
If the person answers question (c) in the negative: “Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of two or more electors?” [R]
e
If the person answers question (d) in the affirmative: “Were two or more of the electors on whose behalf you have voted in this election, or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
f
If the person answers question (e) in the affirmative: “Is the elector (or are the electors) for whom you are voting today registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
ii
omit entry 4;
c
in paragraph (2), for “3(a), (b) and (c)” substitute “3(a) and (b)”
.
17I3
In rule 37 (voting by persons with disabilities), in paragraph (3) for “voter” in the third place it occurs, substitute “vote”
.
18
In Part 7 (appendix of forms), for—
I4a
the form of nomination paper;
I4b
the form of candidate’s consent to nomination;
I9c
the form of official poll card (to be sent to an elector voting in person); and
I9d
the form of official proxy poll card (to be sent to an appointed proxy voting in person),
substitute the corresponding form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 3 to these Regulations.
Amendment of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 I5I6I10I54
1I5
The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 200610 are amended as follows.
2I5
Schedule 2 (rules for conduct of an election of councillors of a parish where poll is not taken together with poll at another election) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (3) to (9).
I63
In rule 4 (nomination of candidates), for paragraph (3) substitute—
3
If a candidate—
a
commonly uses a surname that is different from any other surname the candidate has,
b
commonly uses a forename that is different from any other forename the candidate has, or
c
otherwise commonly uses one or more forenames or a surname in a different way from the way in which the candidate’s names are stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a),
the nomination paper may state the commonly used name or names in addition to the names as stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a).
I64
In rule 7 (consent to nomination), in paragraph (b)(i), for “and section 34 of the Localism Act 2011” substitute “, section 34 of the Localism Act 2011 and section 30 of the Elections Act 2022”
.
I65
In rule 8 (decisions as to validity of nomination papers), in paragraph (2)—
a
omit the “and” after sub-paragraph (aa);
b
after sub-paragraph (b) insert—
c
that an order under section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders) has effect in relation to the candidate.
I66
In rule 9 (publication of statement of persons nominated), in paragraph (3)—
a
for “in addition to another name” substitute “in accordance with rule 4(3)”
;
b
for “any other name” substitute “the other surname or forename”
.
7I5
In rule 24 (appointment of presiding officers and polling clerks), in paragraph (3)(c) for “mentions” substitute “mentioned”
.
I108
In rule 33 (questions to be put to voters)—
a
in paragraph (1)(b), after “put if” insert “(where applicable) the person has answered the previous question in the manner indicated, and”
;
b
in the table following paragraph (1)—
i
in entries 2 and 3, in the column headed “Question”, for question (c) substitute—
c
Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of four or more electors? [R]
d
If the person answers question (c) in the negative: “Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of two or more electors?” [R]
e
If the person answers question (d) in the affirmative: “Were two or more of the electors on whose behalf you have voted in this election, or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
f
If the person answers question (e) in the affirmative: “Is the elector (or are the electors) for whom you are voting today registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
ii
omit entry 4;
c
in paragraph (2), for “3(a), (b) and (c)” substitute “3(a) and (b)”
.
9
In Part 7 (appendix of forms), for—
I6a
the form of nomination paper;
I6b
the form of candidate’s consent to nomination;
I10c
the form of official poll card (to be sent to an elector voting in person); and
I10d
the form of official proxy poll card (to be sent to an appointed proxy voting in person),
substitute the corresponding forms set out in Part 1 of Schedule 4 to these Regulations.
10I5
Schedule 3 (rules for conduct of an election of councillors of a parish where the poll is taken together with the poll at a relevant election or referendum) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (11) to (17).
I611
In rule 4 (nomination of candidates), for paragraph (3) substitute—
3
If a candidate—
a
commonly uses a surname that is different from any other surname the candidate has,
b
commonly uses a forename that is different from any other forename the candidate has, or
c
otherwise commonly uses one or more forenames or a surname in a different way from the way in which the candidate’s names are stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a),
the nomination paper may state the commonly used name or names in addition to the names as stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a).
I612
In rule 7 (consent to nomination), in paragraph (b)(i), for “and section 34 of the Localism Act 2011” substitute “, section 34 of the Localism Act 2011 and section 30 of the Elections Act 2022”
.
I613
In rule 8 (decisions as to validity of nomination papers), in paragraph (2)—
a
omit the “and” after sub-paragraph (aa);
b
after sub-paragraph (b) insert—
c
that an order under section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders) has effect in relation to the candidate.
I614
In rule 9 (publication of statement of persons nominated), in paragraph (3)—
a
for “in addition to another name” substitute “in accordance with rule 4(3)”
;
b
for “any other name” substitute “the other surname or forename”
.
15I5
In rule 24 (appointment of presiding officers and polling clerks), in paragraph (3)(c) for “mentions” substitute “mentioned”
.
I1016
In rule 33 (questions to be put to voters)—
a
in paragraph (1)(b), after “put if” insert “(where applicable) the person has answered the previous question in the manner indicated, and”
;
b
in the table following paragraph (1)—
i
in entries 2 and 3, in the column headed “Question”, for question (c) substitute—
c
Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of four or more electors? [R]
d
If the person answers question (c) in the negative: “Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of two or more electors?” [R]
e
If the person answers question (d) in the affirmative: “Were two or more of the electors on whose behalf you have voted in this election, or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
f
If the person answers question (e) in the affirmative: “Is the elector (or are the electors) for whom you are voting today registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
ii
omit entry 4;
c
in paragraph (2), for “3(a), (b) and (c)” substitute “3(a) and (b)”
.
17
In Part 7 (appendix of forms), for—
I6a
the form of nomination paper;
I6b
the form of candidate’s consent to nomination;
I10c
the form of official poll card (to be sent to an elector voting in person); and
I10d
the form of official proxy poll card (to be sent to an appointed proxy voting in person),
substitute the corresponding form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 4 to these Regulations.
Amendment of the Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007 I7I115
I72
Schedule 1 (the constituency members election rules) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (3) to (7).
I73
In rule 6 (nomination of candidates), for paragraph (3) substitute—
3
If a candidate—
a
commonly uses a surname that is different from any other surname the candidate has,
b
commonly uses a forename that is different from any other forename the candidate has, or
c
otherwise commonly uses one or more forenames or a surname in a different way from the way in which the candidate’s names are stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a),
the nomination paper may state the commonly used name or names in addition to the names as stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a).
I74
In rule 7 (consent to nomination), in paragraph (2)(b)(iii), after “(offences)” insert “or section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders)”
.
I75
In rule 9 (decisions as to validity of nomination papers), in paragraph (2)—
a
omit the “or” after sub-paragraph (a);
b
after sub-paragraph (b) insert “or”
;
c
after sub-paragraph (b) insert—
c
that an order under section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders) has effect in relation to the candidate.
I76
In rule 10 (publication of statement of persons nominated), in paragraph (3)—
a
for “in addition to another name” substitute “in accordance with rule 6(3)”
;
b
for “any other name” substitute “the other surname or forename”
.
I117
In rule 36 (questions to be put to voters)—
a
in paragraph (1)(b), after “put if” insert “(where applicable) the person has answered the previous question in the manner indicated, and”
;
b
in the table following paragraph (1)—
i
in entries 2 and 3, in the column headed “Question”, for question (c) substitute—
c
Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of four or more electors? [R]
d
If the person answers question (c) in the negative: “Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of two or more electors?” [R]
e
If the person answers question (d) in the affirmative: “Were two or more of the electors on whose behalf you have voted in this election, or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
f
If the person answers question (e) in the affirmative: “Is the elector (or are the electors) for whom you are voting today registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
ii
omit entry 4;
c
in paragraph (2), for “3(a), (b) and (c)” substitute “3(a) and (b)”
.
I78
Schedule 2 (the London members election rules) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (9) to (13).
I79
In rule 8 (nomination papers: general provisions) for paragraph (2) substitute—
2
If an individual candidate or a candidate included on a party list—
a
commonly uses a surname that is different from any other surname the candidate has,
b
commonly uses a forename that is different from any other forename the candidate has, or
c
otherwise commonly uses one or more forenames or a surname in a different way from the way in which the candidate’s names are stated in accordance with rule 6(2)(a),
the nomination paper may state the commonly used name or names in addition to the names as stated in accordance with rule 6(2)(a).
I710
In rule 9 (consent to nomination), in paragraph (2)(c)(iii), after “(offences)” insert “or section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders)”
.
I711
In rule 11 (decisions as to validity of nomination papers), in paragraph (4), after “by law”, insert “or that an order under section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders) has effect in relation to the candidate”
.
I712
In rule 12 (publication of statement of persons nominated), in paragraph (2)—
a
for “in addition to another name” substitute “in accordance with rule 8(2)”
;
b
for “any other name” substitute “the other surname or forename”
.
I1113
In rule 37 (questions to be put to voters)—
a
in paragraph (1)(b), after “put if” insert “(where applicable) the person has answered the previous question in the manner indicated, and”
;
b
in the table following paragraph (1)—
i
in entries 2 and 3, in the column headed “Question”, for question (c) substitute—
c
Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of four or more electors? [R]
d
If the person answers question (c) in the negative: “Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of two or more electors?” [R]
e
If the person answers question (d) in the affirmative: “Were two or more of the electors on whose behalf you have voted in this election, or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
f
If the person answers question (e) in the affirmative: “Is the elector (or are the electors) for whom you are voting today registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
ii
omit entry 4;
c
in paragraph (2), for “3(a), (b) and (c)” substitute “3(a) and (b)”
.
I714
Schedule 3 (the mayoral election rules) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (15) to (19).
I715
In rule 6 (nomination of candidates), for paragraph (3) substitute—
3
If a candidate—
a
commonly uses a surname that is different from any other surname the candidate has,
b
commonly uses a forename that is different from any other forename the candidate has, or
c
otherwise commonly uses one or more forenames or a surname in a different way from the way in which the candidate’s names are stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a),
the nomination paper may state the commonly used name or names in addition to the names as stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a).
I716
In rule 8 (consent to nomination), in paragraph (2)(b)(iii), after “(offences)” insert “or section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders)”
.
I717
In rule 10 (decisions as to validity of nomination papers), in paragraph (2), after sub-paragraph (c) insert—
d
that an order under section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders) has effect in relation to the candidate.
I718
In rule 11 (publication of statement of persons nominated), in paragraph (3)—
a
for “in addition to another name” substitute “in accordance with rule 6(3)”
;
b
for “any other name” substitute “the other surname or forename”
.
I1119
In rule 36 (questions to be put to voters)—
a
in paragraph (1)(b), after “put if” insert “(where applicable) the person has answered the previous question in the manner indicated, and”
;
b
in the table following paragraph (1)—
i
in entries 2 and 3, in the column headed “Question”, for question (c) substitute—
c
Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of four or more electors? [R]
d
If the person answers question (c) in the negative: “Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of two or more electors?” [R]
e
If the person answers question (d) in the affirmative: “Were two or more of the electors on whose behalf you have voted in this election, or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
f
If the person answers question (e) in the affirmative: “Is the elector (or are the electors) for whom you are voting today registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
ii
omit entry 4;
c
in paragraph (2), for “3(a), (b) and (c)” substitute “3(a) and (b)”
.
I720
Schedule 5 (the constituency members election rules) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (21) to (25).
I721
In rule 6 (nomination of candidates), for paragraph (3) substitute—
3
If a candidate—
a
commonly uses a surname that is different from any other surname the candidate has,
b
commonly uses a forename that is different from any other forename the candidate has, or
c
otherwise commonly uses one or more forenames or a surname in a different way from the way in which the candidate’s names are stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a),
the nomination paper may state the commonly used name or names in addition to the names as stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a).
I722
In rule 7 (consent to nomination), in paragraph (2)(b)(iii), after “(offences)” insert “or section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders)”
.
I723
In rule 9 (decisions as to validity of nomination papers), in paragraph (2)—
a
omit the “or” after sub-paragraph (a);
b
at the end of sub-paragraph (b) insert “or”
;
c
after sub-paragraph (b) insert—
c
that an order under section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders) has effect in relation to the candidate.
I724
In rule 10 (publication of statement of persons nominated), in paragraph (3)—
a
for “in addition to another name” substitute “in accordance with rule 6(3)”
;
b
for “any other name” substitute “the other surname or forename”
.
I1125
In rule 36 (questions to be put to voters)—
a
in paragraph (1)(b), after “put if” insert “(where applicable) the person has answered the previous question in the manner indicated, and”
;
b
in the table following paragraph (1)—
i
in entries 2 and 3, in the column headed “Question”, for question (c) substitute—
c
Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of four or more electors? [R]
d
If the person answers question (c) in the negative: “Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of two or more electors?” [R]
e
If the person answers question (d) in the affirmative: “Were two or more of the electors on whose behalf you have voted in this election, or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
f
If the person answers question (e) in the affirmative: “Is the elector (or are the electors) for whom you are voting today registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
ii
omit entry 4;
c
in paragraph (2), for “3(a), (b) and (c)” substitute “3(a) and (b)”
.
I726
Schedule 6 (the London members election rules) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (27) to (31).
I727
In rule 8 (nomination papers: general provisions), for paragraph (2) substitute—
2
If an individual candidate or candidate included on a party list—
a
commonly uses a surname that is different from any other surname the candidate has,
b
commonly uses a forename that is different from any other forename the candidate has, or
c
otherwise commonly uses one or more forenames or a surname in a different way from the way in which the candidate’s names are stated in accordance with rule 6(2)(a),
the nomination paper may state the commonly used name or names in addition to the names as stated in accordance with rule 6(2)(a).
I728
In rule 9 (consent to nomination), in paragraph (2)(c)(iii), after “(offences)” insert “or section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders)”
.
I729
In rule 11 (decisions as to validity of nomination papers), in paragraph (4), after “by law” insert “or that an order under section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders) has effect in relation to the candidate”
.
I730
In rule 12 (publication of statement of persons nominated), in paragraph (2)—
a
for “in addition to another name” substitute “in accordance with rule 8(2)”
;
b
for “any other name” substitute “the other surname or forename”
.
I1131
In rule 37 (questions to be put to voters)—
a
in paragraph (1)(b), after “put if” insert “(where applicable) the person has answered the previous question in the manner indicated, and”
;
b
in the table following paragraph (1)—
i
in entries 2 and 3, in the column headed “Question”, for question (c) substitute—
c
Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of four or more electors? [R]
d
If the person answers question (c) in the negative: “Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of two or more electors?” [R]
e
If the person answers question (d) in the affirmative: “Were two or more of the electors on whose behalf you have voted in this election, or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
f
If the person answers question (e) in the affirmative: “Is the elector (or are the electors) for whom you are voting today registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
ii
omit entry 4;
c
in paragraph (2), for “3(a), (b) and (c)” substitute “3(a) and (b)”
.
I732
Schedule 7 (the mayoral election rules) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (33) to (37).
I733
In rule 6 (nomination of candidates), for paragraph (3) substitute—
3
If a candidate—
a
commonly uses a surname that is different from any other surname the candidate has,
b
commonly uses a forename that is different from any other forename the candidate has, or
c
otherwise commonly uses one or more forenames or a surname in a different way from the way in which the candidate’s names are stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a),
the nomination paper may state the commonly used name or names in addition to the names as stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a).
I734
In rule 8 (consent to nomination), in paragraph (2)(b)(iii), after “(offences)” insert “or section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders)”
.
I735
In rule 10 (decisions as to validity of nomination papers), in paragraph (2)—
a
omit the “and” after sub-paragraph (b);
b
after sub-paragraph (c) insert—
d
that an order under section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders) has effect in relation to the candidate.
I736
In rule 11 (publication of statement of persons nominated), in paragraph (3)—
a
for “in addition to another name” substitute “in accordance with rule 6(3)”
;
b
for “any other name” substitute “the other surname or forename”
.
I1137
In rule 36 (questions to be put to voters)—
a
in paragraph (1)(b), after “put if” insert “(where applicable) the person has answered the previous question in the manner indicated, and”
;
b
in the table following paragraph (1)—
i
in entries 2 and 3, in the column headed “Question”, for question (c) substitute—
c
Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of four or more electors? [R]
d
If the person answers question (c) in the negative: “Disregarding any parliamentary election or police and crime commissioner election, have you already voted as proxy at this election or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, whether here or elsewhere in this electoral area or anywhere else in England, on behalf of two or more electors?” [R]
e
If the person answers question (d) in the affirmative: “Were two or more of the electors on whose behalf you have voted in this election, or any other election or referendum for which the day of poll is today, registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
f
If the person answers question (e) in the affirmative: “Is the elector (or are the electors) for whom you are voting today registered in a register of electors otherwise than in pursuance of a service declaration?” [R]
ii
omit entry 4;
c
in paragraph (2), for “3(a), (b) and (c)” substitute “3(a) and (b)”
.
38
In Schedule 10 (Schedule of forms) for—
I7a
Form 1 (Nomination paper (constituency and individual London member candidates));
I7b
Form 2 (Nomination paper (London member party list candidates));
I7c
Form 3 (Nomination paper (Mayor of London candidates));
I7d
Form 4 (candidate’s consent to nomination);
I11e
Form 12 (official poll card); and
I11f
Form 14 (official proxy poll card),
substitute the corresponding form set out in Schedule 5 to these Regulations.
Amendment of the Local Authorities (Elected Mayors) (Elections, Terms of Office and Casual Vacancies) (England) Regulations 2012 I86
In regulation 10 of the Local Authorities (Elected Mayors) (Elections, Terms of Office and Casual Vacancies) (England) Regulations 2012 (filling of casual vacancies: supplementary)12, in paragraph (1), after sub-paragraph (c) insert—
ca
in the case of disqualification by virtue of an order under section 30 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification orders), on the date the office is vacated in accordance with section 31 of that Act (vacation of office etc);
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities