39.—(1) Paragraph 32A M1 is amended as follows.U.K.
(2) In sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “postmaster or his deputy” substitute “ official designated by a universal service provider ”.
(3) After sub-paragraph (2) insert—
“(3) Where—
(a)the returning officer at a local election (“R”) is guilty of an act or omission in breach of R's official duty, but
(b)R remedies that act or omission in full by taking steps under section 57A(1),
R shall not be guilty of an electoral offence under sub-paragraph (1).
(4) Sub-paragraph (3) does not affect any conviction which takes place, or any penalty which is imposed, before the date on which the act or omission is remedied in full.”.
Marginal Citations
M1Paragraph 32A was inserted by S.I. 1987/168.