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SCHEDULE 1Table of ContentsContentMore ResourcesPrevious: ScheduleNext: SchedulePlain ViewPrint OptionsWhat VersionLatest available (Revised)Original (As enacted)Advanced FeaturesShow Geographical Extent(e.g. England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)Show Timeline of ChangesOpening OptionsOpen whole ActOpen Act without schedulesOpen Schedules onlyMore ResourcesOriginal Print PDFView moreChanges to legislation:There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Representation of the People Act 1983. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationRevised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. 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Use the ‘more’ link to open the changes and effects relevant to the provision you are viewing.Changes and effects yet to be applied to :Changes and effectsThis section lists the changes and effects yet to be applied to the specific provision you are viewing.Sch. 1 rule 31(1) Sch. 1 rule 31 renumbered as Sch. 1 rule 31(1) by 2013 c. 6 s. 21(1)Sch. 1 rule 7(7) amendment by 2006 c. 22 Sch. 1 para. 14(2) extended to N.I. by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 2(2)Sch. 1 rule 28(3A) amendment by 2006 c. 22 Sch. 1 para. 14(3) extended to N.I. by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 2(2)Sch. 1 rule 29(3)(c) amendment by 2006 c. 22 Sch. 1 para. 14(4) extended to N.I. by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 2(2)Sch. 1 rule 40(4A) amendment by 2006 c. 22 Sch. 1 para. 14(5) extended to N.I. by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 2(2)Sch. 1 rule 28 amendment to earlier affecting provision 2001 c. 7 Sch. para. 4 by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 9(2)(b)Sch. 1 rule 29 amendment to earlier affecting provision 2001 c. 7 Sch. para. 5 by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 9(3)Sch. 1 rule 1 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 4Sch. 1 rule 19A amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 7Sch. 1 rule 24(1)(c) amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 10Sch. 1 rule 24(1) amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 11Sch. 1 rule 29 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 18Sch. 1 rule 32 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 19(2)Sch. 1 rule 35 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 20(1)Sch. 1 rule 37 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 22(4)Sch. 1 rule 39 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 25Sch. 1 rule 43 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 29(2)Sch. 1 rule 44 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 35Sch. 1 rule 56 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 38(3)Sch. 1 rule 65 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2001/2599 art. 3(1) Sch. 1 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 40Sch. 1 rule 56 applied by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 8 para. 50(7)(b)Sch. 1 rule 56 applied (with modifications) by SI 2001/497 reg. 91A(3) (as inserted) by S.I. 2013/3206 reg. 38Sch. 1 Pt. 2 entry substituted by 2013 asp 14 s. 3(4)Sch. 1 rule 44(6) inserted by 2010 c. 25 s. 48(2)Sch. 1 rule 45(3A) inserted by 2010 c. 25 s. 48(3)(a)Sch. 1 rule 45(8) inserted by 2010 c. 25 s. 48(3)(b)Sch. 1 rule 53ZA inserted by 2010 c. 25 s. 48(4)Sch. 1 rule 37A inserted by 2011 c. 1 s. 9(1)Sch. 1 rule 45A 45B inserted by 2011 c. 1 s. 9(2)Sch. 1 rule 46(3) inserted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 5(3)Sch. 1 rule 47(3A)(3B) inserted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 6(4)Sch. 1 rule 2(1A)(1B) inserted by 2011 c. 14 Sch. para. 11(3)Sch. 1 rule 2(2A) inserted by 2011 c. 14 Sch. para. 11(5)Sch. 1 rule 37(7) inserted by 2013 c. 6 s. 19(2)Sch. 1 rule 37(4) inserted by 2013 c. 6 s. 19(3)Sch. 1 rule 19(2AA) inserted by 2013 c. 6 s. 20(2)Sch. 1 rule 31(2) inserted by 2013 c. 6 s. 21(1)Sch. 1 rule 32(5) inserted by 2013 c. 6 s. 21(2)Sch. 1 rule 31A(1A) inserted by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 3(6)Sch. 1 rule 40(7) inserted by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 3(7)Sch. 1 rule 40ZA inserted by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 3(8)Sch. 1 rule 54(2)(aa) inserted by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 3(10)Sch. 1 rule 28(2A) inserted by S.I. 2014/1880 art. 2(2)(b)Sch. 1 rule 45(1C) inserted by S.I. 2014/336 art. 3Sch. 1 rule 40ZA(10A)(10B) inserted by 2001 c. 7 Sch. para. 10A (as inserted) by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 9(4)Sch. 1 rule 22(3) modified by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 1 para. 19(2)Sch. 1 rule 2(2)(ii) and word omitted by 2011 c. 14 Sch. para. 11(4)Sch. 1 rule 18 substituted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 2Sch. 1 rule 47(4)(d) substituted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 6(5)(b)Sch. 1 rule 61(2)(c) substituted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 10(3)Sch. 1 rule 62 substituted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 11(1)Sch. 1 rule 47(1)(aa)(b) substituted for Sch. 1 rule 47(1)(b) by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 6(2)(a)Sch. 1 rule 47(4)(aa)(b) substituted for Sch. 1 rule 47(4)(b) by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 6(5)(a)Sch. 1 rule 49 49A substituted for Sch. 1 rule 49 by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 7Sch. 1 rule 50(1)(a)(aa)(ab)(b)(c) substituted for Sch. 1 rule 50(1)(a)-(c) by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 8Sch. 1 rule 61(2)(a)(aa) substituted for Sch. 1 rule 61(2)(a) by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 10(2)Sch. 1 rule 46(1)(1A) substituted for rule 46(1) by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 5(1)Sch. 1 rule 1 word substituted by 2013 c. 6 s. 14(3)(a)Sch. 1 rule 1 word substituted by 2013 c. 6 s. 14(3)(b)Sch. 1 rule 30(3) word substituted by 2013 c. 6 s. 14(4)Sch. 1 rule 61(9) word substituted by 2013 c. 6 s. 14(5)(a)Sch. 1 rule 63(9) word substituted by 2013 c. 6 s. 14(5)(a)Sch. 1 rule 64(6) word substituted by 2013 c. 6 s. 14(5)(a)Sch. 1 rule 61(9) word substituted by 2013 c. 6 s. 14(5)(b)Sch. 1 rule 63(9) word substituted by 2013 c. 6 s. 14(5)(b)Sch. 1 rule 64(6) word substituted by 2013 c. 6 s. 14(5)(b)Sch. 1 rule 46(2) words inserted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 5(2)Sch. 1 rule 47 heading words inserted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 6(1)Sch. 1 rule 6A(4) words inserted by 2011 c. 14 Sch. para. 12Sch. 1 rule 45(3) words inserted by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 3(9)(i)Sch. 1 rule 45(5) words inserted by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 3(9)(ii)Sch. 1 rule 55(1)(c) words inserted by S.I. 2014/1116 art. 3(11)Sch. 1 rule 2(1) words omitted by 2011 c. 14 Sch. para. 11(2)Sch. 1 rule 28(2) words omitted by S.I. 2014/1880 art. 2(2)(a)Sch. 1 rule 29(5) words substituted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 3Sch. 1 rule 44(5) words substituted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 4Sch. 1 rule 47(1)(d) words substituted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 6(2)(b)Sch. 1 rule 47(1) words substituted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 6(2)(c)Sch. 1 rule 53(4) words substituted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 9Sch. 1 rule 61(1) words substituted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 10(1)Sch. 1 rule 1 words substituted by 2011 c. 14 Sch. para. 10(2)Sch. 1 rule 1 words substituted by 2011 c. 14 Sch. para. 10(3)Sch. 1 rule 1 words substituted by 2011 c. 14 Sch. para. 10(4)Sch. 1 para. 51(3) words substituted by 2011 c. 5 Sch. 12 para. 121Sch. 1 rule 56(1) words substituted by 2013 c. 22 Sch. 9 para. 52Sch. 1 rule 56(4) words substituted by 2013 c. 22 Sch. 9 para. 52Sch. 1 rule 56(5)(a) words substituted by 2013 c. 22 Sch. 9 para. 52Sch. 1 rule 19(2B) words substituted by 2013 c. 6 s. 20(3)Sch. 1 para. 22(1) words substituted by S.I. 2010/1158 Sch. 2 para. 33(2)Sch. 1 Appendix words substituted by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 12(2) Sch. 12 Pt. 1Changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act associated Parts and Chapters:Changes and effectsThis section lists the changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act, associated Parts and Chapters where applicable. This includes any insertions of whole new Parts, Chapters or provisions yet to be inserted into this Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing.Act amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2007/1024 reg. 3(2)(3)(a) Sch. 2 by S.I. 2014/370 reg. 6(3)Act applied in part by S.I. 2013/3197 art. 14(2)(b)Act applied in part (with modifications) by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 4 para. 1(1)Act certain functions made exercisable by S.I. 2010/1837 art. 3Act modified by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 3 para. 8(3)Act modified by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 3 para. 19(3)Act modified by 2013 c. 6 Sch. 5 para. 30(5)Act power to apply or incorporate (with modifications) conferred by 2011 c. 13 s. 54(2)-(5)Act power to apply or incorporate (with modifications) conferred by 2011 c. 13 s. 58(1)-(3) (7)Blanket amendment words substituted by S.I. 2011/1043 art. 3 4Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Act (including any effects on those provisions):s. 9D inserted by 2013 c. 6 s. 4s. 9D power to modify conferred by 2013 c. 6 s. 7(2)s. 9E inserted by 2013 c. 6 s. 5(1)s. 10ZC inserted by 2013 c. 6 s. 1(1)s. 10ZD 10ZE inserted by 2013 c. 6 Sch. 1 para. 1s. 13AB applied (with modifications) by SI 2012/2031 reg. 8 12 13 Sch. 4 Pt. 1 table 1 (as amended) by S.I. 2014/333 reg. 9(1)s. 13AB words inserted by 2013 c. 6 s. 16(3)s. 13AB(7)(a) words inserted by 2015 c. 25 Sch. 2 para. 4(2)s. 13AB(7)(b) substituted by 2015 c. 25 Sch. 2 para. 4(3)s. 13AB(7A) inserted by 2015 c. 25 Sch. 2 para. 4(4)s. 13AB(10) inserted by 2015 c. 25 Sch. 2 para. 4(5)s. 13BC inserted by 2015 c. 25 Sch. 2 para. 7s. 13CZA inserted by 2014 c. 13 s. 17s. 18AA inserted by S.I. 2013/3156 art. 9(3)s. 18CA inserted by S.I. 2013/3156 art. 9(5)s. 29A inserted by 2013 c. 6 s. 18(2)s. 75ZA 75ZB inserted by 2014 c. 4 s. 36(2)s. 199ZA inserted by S.I. 2010/1837 Sch. para. 2Sch. Pt. 2 words inserted by S.I. 2014/1803 reg. 8(3)(b)Sch. ZA1 inserted by 2013 c. 6 s. 5(2) Sch. 3Sch. 1 rule 47(2)-(2E) substituted for Sch. 1 rule 47(2) by 2011 c. 1 Sch. 10 para. 6(3)Sch. 1 Appendix of Forms Form of Writ words substituted by 2011 c. 14 Sch. para. 13Sch. 1 Appendix of Forms words substituted by 2015 c. 25 Sch. 6 para. 1(2)Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Representation of the People Act 1983Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing legislation that affects this Act into force:S.I. 2010/275 art. 3 commences (2006 c. 22)S.I. 2010/969 art. 2 commences (2009 c. 12)S.I. 2011/1418 art. 2 commences (2010 c. 23)S.I. 2011/2329 art. 2	3	commences (2011 c. 5)S.S.I. 2010/132 art. 2 commences (2009 asp 10)S.R. 2015/194 Sch. commences (S.I. 2003/435 (N.I.))Section 23. SCHEDULE 1E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C1Parliamentary election rules modified (N.I.) (prosp.) by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 10, Sch. 1 paras. 8–23C2Paras. 3–7 of Pt. II of Sch. 1 to Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42) have effect (N.I.) (prosp.) by virtue of s. 10 of, and Sch. 1 para. 2 to, that Act as additional rules in Sch. 1 to this ActC3Sch. 1 applied with modifications (S.) by S.I. 1986/2213, Rules 2, 5Sch. 1 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (28.4.1999) by 1985 c. 50, s. 15(1)(2) (as applied (with modifications) (28.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/1214, reg. 8, Sch. 3) (which S.I. was revoked (23.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/293, reg. 126)C4Sch. 1 modified (E.W.) by S.I. 1986/1081, regs. 2, 97, 98, 100 (which S.I. was revoked (23.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/294, reg. 3)C5Sch. 1 modified (S.) by S.I. 1986/1111, regs. 2, 95, 96, 98(1)Sch. 1 modified (10.4.2001) by 2001 c. 7, s. 4, Sch. para. 1Sch. 1 modified (E.W.) (23.3.2004) by The Representation of People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/294), reg. 8, Sch. 2C6Sch. 1 extended (with modifications) (N.I.) (4.5.1996) by S.I. 1996/1220, art. 6(1)-(4) Parliamentary Elections RulesE+W+S+N.I. Arrangement of rules
Part IE+W+S+N.I. Provisions as to TimeRule
1Timetable.E+W+S+N.I.2 Computation of time.E+W+S+N.I.Part IIE+W+S+N.I. Stages Common to Contested and Uncontested Elections Issue of writ and notice of electionE+W+S+N.I.3 Issue of writ.E+W+S+N.I.4 Conveyance of writ to acting returning officer.E+W+S+N.I.5 Notice of election.E+W+S+N.I. NominationE+W+S+N.I.6 Nomination of candidates.E+W+S+N.I.7 Subscription of nomination paper.E+W+S+N.I.8 Consent to nomination.E+W+S+N.I.9 Deposit.E+W+S+N.I.10Place for delivery of nomination papers.E+W+S+N.I.11 Right to attend nomination.E+W+S+N.I.12 Decisions as to validity of nomination papers.E+W+S+N.I.13 Withdrawal of candidates.E+W+S+N.I.14 Publication of statement of persons nominated.E+W+S+N.I.15 Disqualification by Representation of the People Act 1981.E+W+S+N.I.16 Adjournment of nomination proceedings in case of riot.E+W+S+N.I.17 Method of election.E+W+S+N.I.Part IIIE+W+S+N.I. Contested Elections General ProvisionsE+W+S+N.I.18 Poll to be taken by ballot.E+W+S+N.I.19 The ballot papers.E+W+S+N.I.20 The official mark.E+W+S+N.I.21 Prohibition of disclosure of vote.E+W+S+N.I.22 Use of schools and public rooms.E+W+S+N.I. Action to be taken before the pollE+W+S+N.I.23 Notice of poll.E+W+S+N.I.24 Postal ballot papers.E+W+S+N.I.25 Provision of polling stations.E+W+S+N.I.26 Appointment of presiding officers and clerks.E+W+S+N.I.F127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1Sch. 1 rule 27 repealed S.I 1986/1080, arts. 3, 4(2)(c), Sch. by Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50, SIF 42), s. 28, Sch. 528 Issue of official poll cards.E+W+S+N.I.29 Equipment of polling stations.E+W+S+N.I.30 Appointment of polling and counting agents.E+W+S+N.I.31 Declaration of secrecy.E+W+S+N.I. The pollE+W+S+N.I.32 Admission to polling station.E+W+S+N.I.33 Keeping of order in station.E+W+S+N.I.34 Sealing of ballot boxes.E+W+S+N.I.35 Questions to be put to voters.E+W+S+N.I.36 Challenge of voter.E+W+S+N.I.37 Voting procedure.E+W+S+N.I.38 Votes marked by presiding officer.E+W+S+N.I.39 Voting by blind persons.E+W+S+N.I.40 Tendered ballot papers.E+W+S+N.I.41 Spoilt ballot papers.E+W+S+N.I.42 Adjournment of poll in case of riot.E+W+S+N.I.43 Procedure on close of poll.E+W+S+N.I. Counting of votesE+W+S+N.I.44 Attendance at counting of votes.E+W+S+N.I.45 The count.E+W+S+N.I.46 Re-count.E+W+S+N.I.47 Rejected ballot papers.E+W+S+N.I.48Decisions on ballot papers.E+W+S+N.I.49 Equality of votes.E+W+S+N.I.Part IVE+W+S+N.I. Final Proceedings in Contested and Uncontested Elections50 Declaration of result.E+W+S+N.I.51 Return to the writ.E+W+S+N.I.52 Record of returns at Crown Office.E+W+S+N.I.53 Return or forfeiture of candidate’s deposit.E+W+S+N.I.Part VE+W+S+N.I. Disposal of Documents54 Sealing up of ballot papers.E+W+S+N.I.55 Delivery of documents to Clerk of the Crown.E+W+S+N.I.56 Orders for production of documents.E+W+S+N.I.57 Retention and public inspection of documents.E+W+S+N.I.58 Disposal of documents in Scotland.E+W+S+N.I.59 Disposal of documents in Northern Ireland.E+W+S+N.I.Part VIE+W+S+N.I. Death of Candidate60 Countermand or abandonment of poll on death of candidateE+W+S+N.I.E+W+S+N.I. Appendix of FormsForm of writ.
Form of notice of election.
Form of declaration to be made by the companion of a blind voter.
Part IE+W+S+N.I. Provisions as to Time TimetableE+W+S+N.I.1The proceedings at the election shall be conducted in accordance with the following Table.E+W+S+N.I.Timetable
ProceedingTimeIssue of WritIn the case of a general election, as soon as practicable after the issue of the proclamation summoning the new Parliament.In the case of a by-election, as soon as practicable after the issue of the warrant for the writ.Publication of notice of election.In the case of a general election or by-election, not later than 4 in the afternoon on the second day after that on which the writ is received.Delivery of nomination papers.In the case of a general election, between the hours of 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon on any day after the date of publication of the notice of election, but not later than the sixth day after the date of the proclamation summoning the new Parliament.In the case of a by-election, the same as in the case of a general election, except that the last day shall be a day fixed by the returning officer and shall be not earlier than the third day after the date of publication of the notice of election nor later than the seventh day after that on which the writ is received.Delivery of notices of withdrawals of candidature.Within the time for the delivery of nomination papers at the election.The making of objections to nomination papers.In the case of a general election or a by-election, during the hours allowed for delivery of nomination papers on the last day for their delivery and the hour following; but—(a) no objection may be made in the afternoon of that last day except to a nomination paper delivered within 24 hours of the last time for its delivery, and in the case of a nomination paper so delivered no objection may be so made to the sufficiency or nature of the particulars of the candidate unless made at or immediately after the time of the delivery of the nomination paper; and(b) the foregoing provisions do not apply to objections made in pursuance of rule 15(2).Publication of statement of persons nominated.In the case of a general election or a by-election, [F2(a)if no objections to nomination papers are made, at the close of the time for doing so, or(b)if any such objections are made, not before they are disposed of but not later than 24 hours after the last time for delivery of nomination papers.]
PollingIn the case of a general election, between the hours of 7 in the morning and 10 at night on the [F3eleventh] day after the last day for delivery of nomination papers.In the case of a by-election, between the hours of 7 in the morning and 10 at night on the day fixed by the returning officer, which shall not be earlier than the [F4ninth] nor later than the [F4eleventh] day after the last day for delivery of nomination papers.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F2Words in Sch. 1 rule 1 substituted (1.1.2007 for E.W.S. and 1.7.2008 for N.I.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 19(2), 77; S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(f) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 6,