Explanatory Notes

Scotland Act 1998

1998 CHAPTER 46

19th November 1998

Commentary

SECTION 16: Exceptions and relief from disqualification.

Purpose and Effect

This section provides for certain persons to be exempt from certain of the disqualification provisions for the membership of the Parliament provided for in section 15. It also provides, in certain circumstances, for the Parliament to disregard a disqualification in relation to a particular person.