SCHEDULE 1 Amendments to the 1962 Act

Part 4 Amendments to the Local Elections Rules
81 In the Notes following the Form of nomination paper—
(a) after paragraph 2 insert—

“2A. Where a candidate commonly uses a name which is different from any other name he or she has, the commonly used name may also appear on the nomination paper, but if it does so, the commonly used name (instead of any other name) will appear on the ballot paper. 2B. But the ballot paper will show the other name if the returning officer thinks—
(a) that the use of the commonly used name may be likely to mislead or confuse electors, or
(b) that the commonly used name is obscene or offensive.”

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(b) after paragraph 5 insert—

“6 A person who is unable to sign this form because of blindness or other disability may contact the deputy returning officer for advice on how he or she may subscribe the form.”

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The Notes to form 1 were amended by S.I. 2001/417.