2A

The returning officer may take such steps as he thinks appropriate to remedy any act or omission on his part, or the part of a relevant person, which—

a

arises in connection with any function he or a relevant person has in relation to the election; and

b

is not in accordance with the European Parliamentary elections rules or other requirements applicable to the election.

2B

The returning officer may not under paragraph (2A) re-count the votes given at an election after the result has been declared.

2C

These are the relevant persons—

a

the registration officer;

b

a presiding officer;

c

a person providing goods or services to the returning officer;

d

a deputy of any person mentioned in sub-paragraphs (a) to (c) or a person appointed to assist, or in the course of his employment assisting, such a person in connection with any function that person has in relation to the European Parliamentary election.