Appendix 1 鈥� Requirements of Secrecy
Notification of secrecy requirements – the count
Section 66 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (as amended)
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(2) Every person attending at the counting of the votes shall maintain and aid in maintaining the secrecy of voting and shall not –
(a) ascertain or attempt to ascertain at the counting of the votes the number or other unique identifying mark on the back of any ballot paper;
(b) communicate any information obtained at the counting of the votes as to the candidate for whom any vote is given on any particular ballot paper.
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(6) If a person acts in contravention of this section he shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.