Draft Order laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
2020 No.
The Representation of the People (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2020
Made
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 9E(2), 53(1)(b)(i) and (c) and (3) and paragraphs 1(2) and (2A), 1B, 3ZA and 3C(2) of schedule 2 of the Representation of the People Act 19831 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(e) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20002, the Scottish Ministers have consulted the Electoral Commission.
In accordance with section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 19833, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.