The Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

These Regulations amend the Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001 (“the 2001 Regulations”) in relation to procedures relating to registration and the evidence which can be used in support of an application for anonymous registration in relation to the registration of UK Parliamentary electors in Scotland. Similar changes to the process of registration of local government electors in Scotland are being made by amendments to the 2001 Regulations in a Scottish Statutory Instrument.

Lifecycle

Department

Made

26 Mar 2018

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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 9B(1A), 10ZC(3), 10ZD(3), 10ZE(4) and 53(1)(b)(i) and (c), and (3) of, and paragraphs 1(2) and (2A), 3ZA, 5(1B), 10 and 13(2) of Schedule 2 to, the Representation of the People Act 1983.

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Explanatory Memorandum

UK Explanatory Memorandum

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Instrument

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