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<p>A candidate does not have to report evidence of their disability in order to use
the exemption brought forward by The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment)
Order 2020. This upholds the confidentiality of the candidate and is consistent with
disability exemptions in place for elections across the UK, including UK Parliamentary
general elections.</p><p>A candidate will need to make an assessment as to whether
their disability meets the definition of disability provided in the 2020 Order. This
uses the definition of disability contained within the 2010 Equality Act. There is
also statutory guidance available on the meaning of disability under the Equality
Act which should help candidates undertake this assessment.</p><p> </p>
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