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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. 8–23
C2Paras. 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 Act
C3Sch. 1 applied with modifications (S.) by S.I. 1986/2213, Rules 2, 5
Sch. 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by 1985 c. 50, s. 15(1)(2) (as applied (with modifications) (28.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/1214, reg. 8, Sch. 3) (which S.I. was revoked (23.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/293, reg. 126)
C4Sch. 1 modified (E.W.) by S.I. 1986/1081, regs. 2, 97, 98, 100 (which S.I. was revoked (23.3.2004) by S.I. 2004/294, reg. 3)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 extended (with modifications) (N.I.) (4.5.1996) by S.I. 1996/1220, art. 6(1)-(4)
C6Sch. 1 modified (N.I.) (10.4.2001) by Elections Act 2001 (c. 7), s. 4, Sch. (as amended (16.12.2010) by S.I. 2010/2977, arts. 2(2), 6; (15.9.2014) by S.I. 2014/1116, arts. 1(1), 9; and (4.4.2024) by S.I. 2024/382, art. 1(2), Sch. 5 (with art. 1(3)))
C7Sch. 1 modified (S.) by The Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 1986 (S.I. 1986/1111), regs. 2, 95, 96, 98 (as amended (16.1.2023) by The Voter Identification Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1382), regs. 1(3), 36 (with reg. 1(6)(7)))
C8Sch. 1 modified (E.W.) (23.3.2004) by The Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/294), reg. 8, Sch. 2 (as amended (22.5.2014) by S.I. 2014/920, regs. 1(1), 2(7), 3-6; (7.5.2015) by S.I. 2015/654, regs. 1(1), 2); (16.1.2023) by The Voter Identification Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1382), regs. 1(3), 37 (with reg. 1(6)(7)) and (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1225), reg. 4)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C9Appendix of Forms applied (with modifications) (N.I.) by S.I. 1986/2250, regs. 2, 3, 5, Sch. 1 Pt. I
Appendix of Forms applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (4.5.1996) by S.I. 1996/1220, art. 3(1)(5)-(8), Sch. 1
Appendix of Forms applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (4.5.1996) by S.I. 1996/1220, art. 3(1)(b)(6)(d)(7)
C10Appendix of Forms applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) by S.I. 1986/2209, regs. 2, 3, 5(1)(6)-(8), Sch. 1 Pt. I
C11Appendix of Forms applied (with modifications) (31.7.1997) by 1997 c. 61, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 13 Table 2
Appendix of Forms applied (with modifications) (1.8.2001) by S.I. 2001/2599, art. 3, Sch. 1 (as substituted (10.2.2009) by S.I. 2009/256, arts. 1(2), 3, Sch. 1)
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 Appendix of Forms: Form of directions for the guidance of the voters in voting substituted (1.1.2007 for E.W.S. and 1.7.2008 for N.I.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 47, 77, Sch. 1 para. 93(3); S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(w)(bb)(iii) (subject to transitional provisions in art. 6, Sch. 2); S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2, 4
[F21U.K.You must satisfy the presiding officer about your identity by showing an approved form of ID.]
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 1: Appendix of Forms para. 1 inserted (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(2); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(xiv) (with reg. 3(1))
[F32.] U.K.When you are given a ballot paper go to one of the compartments. Mark a cross (X) in the box on the right hand side of the ballot paper opposite the name of the candidate you are voting for.
Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 1: Appendix of Forms para. 1 renumbered as para. 2 (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(3); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(xiv) (with reg. 3(1))
[F43] U.K.Vote for one candidate only. Put no other mark on the ballot paper, or your vote may not be counted. Do not let anyone see your vote.
Textual Amendments
F4Sch. 1: Appendix of Forms para. 2 renumbered as para. 3 (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(3); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(xiv) (with reg. 3(1))
[F54.] U.K.Fold the ballot paper in two. Show the back of the ballot paper to the presiding officer so as to disclose the number and other unique identifying mark. Put the ballot paper in the ballot box and leave the polling station.
Textual Amendments
F5Sch. 1: Appendix of Forms para. 3 renumbered as para. 4 (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(3); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(xiv) (with reg. 3(1))
[F65.] U.K.If by mistake you spoil a ballot paper, show it to the presiding officer and ask for another one.]
Textual Amendments
F6Sch. 1: Appendix of Forms para. 4 renumbered as para. 5 (16.1.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(3); S.I. 2022/1401, reg. 2(d)(xiv) (with reg. 3(1))