Guidance for the GLRO administering the GLA elections

Doubtful ballot papers

The Commission has developed guidance for CROs on the adjudication of doubtful ballot papers.

You should consider how you will work with CROs in your police area to ensure that the ballot papers for the whole GLA elections are adjudicated consistently. This should include consideration of the need for providing briefing or training sessions for CROs and whether you wish to give any additional guidance or directions to them as to how they should adjudicate doubtful ballots.

The categorisation and recording of rejected ballot papers by grounds for rejection is an important part of the audit trail for the count, supporting confidence in the result. You should consider how to ensure that CROs are clear as to how rejections should be categorised and how this information can be accurately recorded.

Last updated: 22 April 2024