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64: Alterations to register

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"Fixing mistakes or updating information on the electoral roll"

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The Electoral Commission can make changes to the register at any time. You need to know they can do this to update information that has changed, like the details mentioned in section 61. They can also make changes to fix mistakes made by them or someone they have given jobs to.

The Electoral Commission has the power to correct errors or things that are missing from the register. This means they can fix problems that they or others have made. They can do this to make sure the register is accurate and up to date.

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Part 3Referendum advertising
Registered promoters

64Alterations to register

  1. The Electoral Commission may at any time make any amendments to the register that are necessary to—

  2. reflect any changes in the information referred to in section 61; or
    1. correct any error or omission on the part of the Electoral Commission or any person to whom the Electoral Commission has delegated its functions, duties, or powers.