Commentary Observers Section 23 – Attendance and conduct of accredited observers
317.Section 23 allows a CCO, counting officer, or any person authorised by them, to limit the number of people appointed under sections 21 and 22 attending any proceedings at the referendum, other than proceedings at a polling station, or to cancel the entitlement to attend in case of misconduct. The presiding officer, or any other person authorised by them, has the same power in relation to proceedings at a polling station.