Moved by
Lord Hayward
19: After Clause 8, insert the following new Clause—
“Security of the vote
(1) The Electoral Commission must issue guidance on—
(a) steps that presiding officers or clerks should take to ensure the secrecy of the ballot in polling stations, including on barring anyone from accompanying the elector into the polling booth, unless on grounds of infirmity, and
(b) compliance with the provisions in section 8.
(2) Local authorities and returning officers must take such steps as are necessary to ensure that the guidance under subsection (1) is followed.”