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The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Amendment) Order 2008

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Amendment to rule 55

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8.—(1) In rule 55(2) of Schedule 2 (circumstances in which a postal ballot paper is duly returned) after “duly signed” insert “and which also states the date of birth of the elector or proxy (as the case may be)”.

(2) After rule 55(2) insert–

(2A) In a case where steps for verifying the date of birth and signature of an elector or proxy have been taken in accordance with paragraph 20A or 20B of Schedule 4(1), the postal ballot paper shall not be deemed to be duly returned unless the constituency returning officer verifies the date of birth and signature of the elector or proxy (as the case may be)..

(1)

Paragraphs 20A and 20B of Schedule 4 are inserted by article 16 of this Order.

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