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Matched Legal Cases: ['art 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3']

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Part 6 U.K.Conduct of elections etc.
Ballot papersU.K.
30Ballot paper designU.K.
(2)In rule 19 (the ballot papers)—
(a)in paragraph (2), omit sub-paragraph (d);
“(4)The Secretary of State may in regulations—
(a)prescribe a different form of ballot paper from that in the Appendix;
(b)amend or replace the directions as to printing the ballot paper in the Appendix;
(c)in consequence of anything done for the purposes of paragraph (a) or (b), amend or replace the Form of directions for the guidance of the voters in voting in the Appendix.”
(3)In the Appendix of forms, in the Directions as to printing the ballot paper, after paragraph 2A insert—
“2BNothing in paragraph 2 prohibits the face of the ballot paper containing more than one column of numbers, candidates particulars and spaces where the vote is to be marked if the returning officer thinks it is appropriate for the ballot paper to be printed with more than one column, but in such a case each column must be separated by a double vertical rule.”
I1S. 30 wholly in force at 1.7.2008; s. 30 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 77; s. 30 in force for E.W.S. at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(n) (subject to Sch. 2); s. 30 in force at 1.7.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(2), 4(l)
31Replacement of counterfoilsU.K.
(2)After rule 19 insert—
“19A“Corresponding number list
(1)The returning officer must prepare a list containing the numbers and other unique identifying marks of all of the ballot papers to be issued by him in pursuance of rule 24(1) or provided by him in pursuance of rule 29(1).
(2)The list shall be in such form as the Secretary of State in regulations prescribes.”
(3)In rule 29 (equipment of polling stations), in paragraph (3), after sub-paragraph (d) insert—
“(e)a list consisting of that part of the list prepared under rule 19A which contains the numbers (but not the other unique identifying marks) corresponding to those on the ballot papers provided to the presiding officer of the polling station.”
(4)In rule 43 (procedure on close of poll)—
(a)in paragraph (1), after sub-paragraph (d) insert—
“(da)the lists prepared under rule 19A, including the parts which were completed in accordance with rule 37(1)(b) and (d) (together referred to in these rules as “the completed corresponding number lists”);”;
(b)in paragraph (1)(e) omit “the counterfoils of the used ballot papers and”;
(c)in paragraph (2) for “counterfoils of the used ballot papers and” substitute “ completed corresponding number lists or ”.
(5)In rule 54 (sealing up of ballot papers), for paragraph (2) substitute—
“(2)The returning officer shall not open the sealed packets of—
(d)marked copies of the register of electors (including any marked copy notices issued under section 13B(3B) or (3D) of this Act) and lists of proxies.”
(6)In rule 55 (delivery of documents), in paragraph (1)—
(a)after sub-paragraph (c) insert—
“(ca)the packets of the completed corresponding number lists,”;
(b)in sub-paragraph (d) omit “counterfoils and”.
(7)In rule 56 (orders for production of documents)—
(a)in paragraph (1)(b) for “counterfoils and” substitute “ the completed corresponding number lists or of ”9;
(b)in paragraph (2) for “counterfoils and” substitute “ the completed corresponding number lists or of ”;
(c)in paragraph (3) for “counterfoils and” substitute “ the completed corresponding number lists or of ”;
(d)for paragraph (7) substitute—
“(7)The production from proper custody of—
shall be prima facie evidence that the elector whose vote was given by that ballot paper was the person whose entry in the register of electors (or on a notice issued under section 13B(3B) or (3D) of this Act) at the time of the election contained the same number as the number written as mentioned in sub-paragraph (b).”;
(e)in paragraph (8) for “counterfoils and” substitute “ the completed corresponding number lists or of ”.
(8)In rule 57 (retention and public inspection of documents), for paragraph (2) substitute—
“(2)The documents mentioned in paragraphs (1) and (1A) except—
(c)certificates as to employment on duty on the day of the poll,
shall be open to public inspection.”
(9)In the Appendix of forms—
(a)in the Form of Front of Ballot Paper omit “Counterfoil No. The counterfoil is to have a number to correspond with that on the back of the ballot paper”;
(b)in the Form of Back of Ballot Paper omit “Note.— The number on the ballot paper is to correspond with that on the counterfoil”.
I2S. 31 partly in force; s. 31 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 77; s. 31(1)-(3)(5)-(9) in force for E.W.S and s. 31(4) in force for E.W.S for certain purposes at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(o)(p) (subject to Sch. 2); s. 31(2) in force for N.I. at 14.5.2008 and s. 31(1)(3)(4)(b)(c)(5)-(9) in force for N.I. at 1.7.2008 by S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(1){(2)}, 3(c), 4(m)(n)
32Photographs on ballot papers: pilotingU.K.
(1)This section applies if a local authority makes a proposal that an order be made under subsection (2) applying to particular local government elections held in its area.
(2)The Secretary of State may by order (a pilot order) make provision for the purposes of enabling ballot papers issued at such local government elections as are specified in the order to contain photographs of the candidates.
(3)A pilot order may include such provision modifying or disapplying any enactment as the Secretary of State thinks is necessary or expedient for the purposes of the order.
(4)The Secretary of State must not make a pilot order unless he first consults the Electoral Commission.
(5)A pilot order may make provision implementing the local authority's proposal—
(b)with such modifications as the Secretary of State and the local authority agree between them.
(6)If the Secretary of State makes a pilot order—
(a)he must send a copy of it to the local authority and to the Electoral Commission, and
(b)the local authority must publish the order in their area in such manner as they think fit.
(7)A pilot order may be amended or revoked by a further order.
(8)The Secretary of State may reimburse a returning officer for any expenditure necessarily incurred by him in consequence of the making of a pilot order.
(9)A local authority is—
(a)in England, a county council, a district council, a London borough council or the Greater London Authority;
(a)“local government election” must be construed in accordance with section 203(1) of the 1983 Act;
(b)a reference to the area of a local authority must be construed in accordance with the definition of “local government area” in that subsection.
I3S. 32 wholly in force at 1.1.2007; s. 32 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 77; s. 32 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1, (subject to transitional provisions in Schedule 2)
I4S. 33 wholly in force at 1.1.2007; s. 33 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 77; s. 33 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1, (subject to transitional provisions in Schedule 2)
34Revision of electoral provisions in the light of pilot schemesU.K.
(1)This section applies if the Secretary of State thinks, in the light of a report made under section 33 on the operation of a pilot order under section 32, that it would be desirable for provision similar to that made by the order to apply generally, and on a permanent basis, in relation to—
(b)local government elections in England and Wales;
(c)any description of election falling within paragraph (a) or (b).
(2)The Secretary of State may by order make provision for the purposes of enabling ballot papers issued at such elections (mentioned in subsection (1)) as are specified in the order to contain photographs of the candidates.
(3)The Secretary of State must not make an order under subsection (2) unless he first consults the Electoral Commission.
(a)include such provision modifying or disapplying any enactment as the Secretary of State thinks is necessary or expedient for the purposes of the order;
(b)create or extend the application of an offence.
(5)An order under subsection (2) must not create an offence punishable—
(a)on conviction on indictment, with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;
(b)on summary conviction, with imprisonment for a term exceeding 51 weeks or with a fine exceeding the statutory maximum.
(6)The power to make an order under subsection (2) is exercisable by statutory instrument, but no such order may be made unless a draft of the instrument containing the order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
(7)The reference to local government elections must be construed in accordance with section 32.
(8)If an order under subsection (2) is made before the date of commencement of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, then in relation to any offence committed before that date the reference in subsection (5)(b) to 51 weeks must be taken to be a reference to six months.
(9)In its application to Scotland and Northern Ireland, the reference in subsection (5)(b) to 51 weeks must be taken to be a reference to six months.
I5S. 34 wholly in force at 1.1.2007; s. 34 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 77; s. 34 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1, (subject to transitional provisions in Schedule 2)