Parliament of the United Kingdom, Statutory Instruments Act, 1946 (1946)
“ When all the ballot papers have been transferred to the ballot box they shall be examined and counted, and the number of valid votes given for each candidate shall be ascertained. Any candidate, or agent appointed by her in writing to represent her, may be present during the examination of the identification envelopes and the counting of the ballot papers and accordingly the Returning Officer shall notify each candidate at the time and place of the examination and counting. ”
