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Amendment of the Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001

8.  In regulation 32ZC (invitations to apply for registration)—

(a)in paragraph (2)—

(i)omit “and” at the end of sub-paragraph (b) and insert “and” at the end of sub-paragraph (c); and

(ii)after sub-paragraph (c) insert—

(d)the website address of the digital service.;

(b)after paragraph (3) insert—

(4) The registration officer must give the invitation either—

(a)by delivering it to the person, leaving it at the person’s address or sending it to the person by post; or

(b)by electronic means.

(5) Where an invitation mentioned in paragraph (3) is given by electronic means, the registration officer need not comply with sub-paragraphs (c) and (d) of that paragraph..