The Representation of the People (Annual Canvass) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2020

The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 9D(3) and (4), 53(1) and (3) and paragraphs 1(2), 1A, 1B, 3ZA, 3C, 10(1) and 13(1ZB) of schedule 2 of the Representation of the People Act 19831 (“the 1983 Act”) and section 15 of the Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Act 20152 (“the 2015 Act”) and all other powers enabling them to do so.

In accordance with section 53(5) of the 1983 Act3, section 7(1) and (2)(e) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20004 and section 15(5) of the 2015 Act, the Scottish Ministers have consulted the Electoral Commission. In accordance with section 53(5) of the 1983 Act, the Scottish Ministers have also consulted the Information Commissioner. In accordance with section 53(5) of the 1983 Act and section 15(5) of the 2015 Act, the Scottish Ministers have consulted such other persons as they considered appropriate.