Guidance for Candidates at Parish council elections in England

Duty to maintain secrecy

Anyone attending the count has a duty to maintain the secrecy of the count.1  In particular, anyone attending must not: 

  • ascertain or attempt to ascertain number or other unique identifying mark on the back of any ballot paper 
  • communicate any information obtained at the count as to the candidate for whom any vote is given on any particular ballot paper

 

Last updated: 23 April 2024