From 5e537a2d3dcae9cf35f179d3bd694db5b2fa810d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alex Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2021 15:42:34 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update how-to-vote metadata MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Amendments to the how to vote schema 🗳 --- config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml | 13 +++---------- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml b/config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml index c62ea1c0b..f3ea2d756 100644 --- a/config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml +++ b/config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml @@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ faqs:
  • 16 years old in Scottish Parliament and local elections (and other elections when you’re 18)
  • 16 years old in Welsh Parliament elections (and other elections when you’re 18)
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    Elections you can vote in

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    Different elections have different rules on who can vote.

    - question: Voting in person answer: > @@ -40,7 +42,7 @@ faqs: - question: When you can vote answer: > -

    Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on 6 May ('polling day').

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    Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on 6 May (‘polling day’).

    - question: ID you need to bring answer: > @@ -63,13 +65,6 @@ faqs:
  • permanently
  • Arrange to vote by proxy if there are under 2 weeks until election day and you have not made arrangements.

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    If you’re in Northern Ireland, you’ll need to apply using a paper application form.

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    Postal vote deadlines for 6 May elections

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    If you want to vote by post on 6 May 2021, your application form must arrive at your local Electoral Registration Office by:

    - - question: Voting by proxy answer: > @@ -83,8 +78,6 @@ faqs:

    How to apply for a proxy vote

    Apply for a proxy vote using a paper form. You need to send it to your local Electoral Registration Office.

    Usually, you need to apply for a proxy vote at least 6 working days before election day if you want to vote in England, Scotland or Wales.

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    There’s a different form to apply to vote by proxy in Northern Ireland. Apply at least 14 working days before election day.

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    If you want to vote by proxy on 6 May 2021, your application form must arrive at your local Electoral Registration Office by 27 April at 5pm.

    - question: Voting from abroad answer: >