52(1)The counting officer may not open the sealed packets of—U.K.
(a)the completed corresponding number lists for an Assembly election, or
(b)marked copies of the register of electors (including any marked copy notices issued under section 13B(3B) or (3D) of the 1983 Act), and lists of proxies, for an Assembly election.
(2)Rule 66(3) of the Assembly Elections Rules has effect as if sub-paragraphs (b) and (d) were omitted.