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Guidance: Candidate or agent

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Candidates and their agents must follow certain rules set out in legislation. On this page you will find links to all of our guidance and resources for candidates and agents. Click on the relevant link to find all the information you’ll need to help you comply with the rules. You do not have to follow this guidance, but if you do, you will normally be doing enough to comply with the law.

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