Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001

[F1Supply of record of anonymous entries to the security servicesS

45D.(1) This regulation applies where the registration officer supplies a copy of the full register to–

(a)the Security Service;

(b)the Government Communications Headquarters;

(c)the Secret Intelligence Service.

(2) The registration officer must supply a copy of the record of anonymous entries together with the register.

(3) No person serving as an officer or employee in the organisations mentioned in paragraph (1) may–

(a)supply to any person a copy of the record;

(b)disclose any information contained in it; or

(c)make use of any such information,

otherwise than for purposes connected with the carrying out of any of their statutory functions.

(4) Each person supplied with a copy of the record under this regulation must take proper precautions for its safe custody.]