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<dc:title>The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015</dc:title>
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<dc:subject scheme="SIheading">CONSTITUTIONAL LAW</dc:subject>
<dc:subject scheme="SIheading">REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE</dc:subject>
<dc:publisher>Statute Law Database</dc:publisher>
<dc:modified>2024-05-15</dc:modified>
<dc:contributor>Expert Participation</dc:contributor>
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<dc:description>This Order sets out afresh the provisions as to the conduct of elections for, and the return of members to, the Scottish Parliament, established by the Scotland Act 1998. The Order replaces provision made by the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2010 (“the 2010 Order”). These Explanatory Notes explain the general effect of the Order and highlight some differences from the approach of the 2010 Order.</dc:description>
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