The Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

These Regulations amend the Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/497) (“2001 Regulations”), making changes to the system of individual electoral registration. Broadly they make the equivalent amendments in Scotland as were made in respect of England and Wales by the Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/694).

Lifecycle

Department

Made

26 Apr 2017

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Comes into force

TBC

Enabling power

Accordingly, the Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 9D(3), 9E(2) and (6), 10ZC(3), 10ZD(3), 53(1) and (3) of, and paragraphs 1(2) and (2A), 3ZA, 3C, and 13(2) of Schedule 2 to, the 1983 Actand paragraph 7B of Schedule 4 to the Representation of the People Act 2000.

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Explanatory Memorandum

UK Explanatory Memorandum

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Instrument

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