Correction of minor errorsE+W
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10.—(1) A returning officer may, if he thinks fit, at any time before the publication under rule 9 of the statement of persons nominated, correct minor errors in a nomination paper.
(2) Errors which may be corrected include—
(a)errors as to a person's electoral number;
(b)obvious errors of spelling in relation to the details of a candidate.
(3) Anything done by a returning officer in pursuance of this rule shall not be questioned in any proceedings other than proceedings on an election petition.
(4) A returning officer must have regard to any guidance issued by the Electoral Commission for the purposes of this rule.