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References
- ↑ Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 9
- ↑ Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 10(1)
- ↑ Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 54
- ↑ Roles and Responsibilities | Electoral Office for Northern Ireland Archived 2011-02-21 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 8(2)(a)
- ↑ Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 8(2)(b)
- ↑ Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 8(3)
- ↑ Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 8(2A)