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The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015

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King's Printer for Scotland

2019-11-05

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE

2015-01-01

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.