Amendments to the Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001
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4. In regulation 26 (applications for registration)—
(a)in paragraph (1)(a), omit from “and any previous name” to the end;
(b)after paragraph (3)(e), insert—
“(ea)space for the applicant to provide their most recent previous name (if they have one) and an explanation that provision of this information is not mandatory but may assist the registration officer in verifying the applicant’s identity, and that if the information is not provided then additional personal information may be required;”.