The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015

[^key-59805a27b14220d82455ad80ecd241c8]: Sch. 5 para. 20 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-39d12248472eac4a44778a121334981a]: Sch. 5 para. 21 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-7948bddb53f70ed791fd6e4616771d83]: Sch. 5 para. 22 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-5cbf544d72a0e4d2f813e6c613ffa82f]: Sch. 5 para. 23 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-8072e225979d40ee03533690b7b99286]: Sch. 5 para. 24 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-0c71ea49038c5aafb8cd392e5084a23f]: Sch. 5 para. 25 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-5ed3518a079f6018d6097a941f695607]: Sch. 5 para. 26 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-ffa217413ed0bc9b5880c8a25559a9f9]: Sch. 5 para. 27 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-6408b4fe25f0f4f00480ad7b53f0db7d]: Sch. 5 para. 28 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-5ba18a275b23362bbcce0b687d2cfd42]: Sch. 5 para. 29 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-3ca65bd5e74729d5eeb7845841d4d2a3]: Sch. 5 para. 30 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-72d2a598093d51254899e73c96e11675]: Sch. 5 para. 31 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-f557c1c61824d9735736258c9f6c3d4c]: Sch. 5 para. 32 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-2bc268ac943ef0ddd0258525b8150582]: Sch. 5 para. 33 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-7760297dc37f81c73fe8db6ba2b658f4]: Sch. 5 para. 34 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-c9bcec859289b30580b3bfda21565fa0]: Sch. 5 para. 35 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-671b05fcaea2e7c6207bf8f3c8d84c3d]: Sch. 5 para. 36 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-9fc5369d07055c02d24eac32c7d13917]: Sch. 5 para. 37 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-4019c2a1f32fd318d5d9576a1dfdc9ab]: Sch. 5 para. 38 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-e0f99c12b71c7bceb95c3871eebc5de3]: Sch. 5 para. 39 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-d02b38accddda36b1f3d7b76800c3cb3]: Sch. 5 para. 40 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-a2232dd83a91a1d318be473b100c820e]: Sch. 5 para. 41 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-254e285b17e35610e8227e953fa18b17]: Sch. 7 para. 1 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-a3ca0d837ce38b2c8b37b1f69d20399d]: Sch. 7 para. 2 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-a4871cd092281da9b5384ff6f463aed6]: Sch. 7 para. 3 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-82699c8245b854251f409212ae79c111]: Sch. 8 para. 1 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-550a850ef168aa6ff881f20a5fe61114]: Sch. 8 para. 2 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-a49b0436bbabdb79c3017346d5fee2cf]: Sch. 8 para. 3 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-329ff68f5b1da8eedd7e42e5653ff7c3]: Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-0d27059871c2847b212076f14afbe0ca]: Sch. 8 para. 5 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-ae0b2b7bc3a53e3845130316d431f1e1]: Sch. 8 para. 6 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-5da2dc36a1cacb8978d1f918b05bda3a]: Sch. 8 para. 7 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-8a4cf7ce750fe7f70a13099d4768c50f]: Sch. 9 para. 4 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-757ccc6427998ffa7185ee53ed6c24a7]: Sch. 9 para. 5 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-b3aaa511849ed5aac9c83b63e9393c5f]: Sch. 9 para. 6 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-8218de74c5d9cf683e3c5b54a428fb8d]: Sch. 6 Pt. 1 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-1b797a7338665e90689ce4ab7d45823d]: Sch. 6 Pt. 2 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-d76f0d54a761a6bf6df7ba6bf7429158]: Art. 27 in force at 16.12.2015 in accordance with art. 1(1)

[^key-77752b1897f81d03890fec75fb64c589]: Sch. 3 para. 16(4)(a) substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 396(2)(a) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-209e05441820c921268ebce1e53cc701]: Sch. 8 para. 1(2)(c)(d) omitted (25.5.2018) by virtue of Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 397(2) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-82890e134c55d575c3a163f5a30ee603]: Sch. 8 para. 5(3)(a) substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 397(3)(a) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^M_F_2c0a13f8-2884-476b-c040-28d79b2ab6ce]: Sch. 3 para. 20(3)(a) substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 396(3)(a) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-39f1a56ca01ce81328b2585e842295cf]: Words in art. 42(10) inserted (4.10.2018) by Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 (asp 12), ss. 18(3), 31(2); S.S.I. 2018/282, reg. 2

[^key-06ebac18bbec25c2a86d5652369b7429]: Art. 7(1)-(5) excluded (2.8.2019) by The Representation of the People Act 1983 Remedial (Scotland) Order 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/261), arts. 1, 8

[^key-a23d11fcd7861b321cbeadd887349e7d]: Words in sch. 3 para. 5(2)(i) substituted (2.12.2019) by The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (Consequential Amendments) (Social Workers) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1094), reg. 1, Sch. 3 para. 35; S.I. 2019/1436, reg. 2(b)

[^key-ca45319bc5c8ab907ef40abc56eec16f]: Word in art. 7(6)(a) revoked (2.4.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), s. 12(1), sch. para. 2(2)(a)

[^key-3c0a326795b77e00b16c707f551a0e41]: Art. 7(6)(c) and word inserted (2.4.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), s. 12(1), sch. para. 2(2)(b)

[^key-64cc56f6a818d7d365190c572964f5e5]: Word in art. 8(3)(d) revoked (2.4.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), s. 12(1), sch. para. 2(3)(a)

[^key-783a83b3c45365cb0ce3c3363c880a18]: Art. 8(3)(f) and word inserted (2.4.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), s. 12(1), sch. para. 2(3)(b)

[^key-27e77c6d191b003627810df86f72732c]: Sch. 3 para. 6A inserted (2.4.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), s. 12(1), sch. para. 2(5)(a)

[^key-e18ae3d9d1f32994245a9b0700e65f9c]: Art. 10(4A) inserted (2.4.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), s. 12(1), sch. para. 2(4)

[^key-5e6ae846fcf93f5b37a7832908031cda]: Sch. 3 para. 7(7A)(7B) inserted (2.4.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), s. 12(1), sch. para. 2(5)(b)

[^key-e63924ca36be555c9c1999168e4b443a]: Words in art. 2(1) omitted (3.8.2020) by virtue of The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/179), arts. 1(2), 3(a); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^key-6e41bf7c10b409cac2a6dc6d65ca0089]: Words in art. 2(1) inserted (3.8.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/179), arts. 1(2), 3(b); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^key-0be6ad4018301a854e9473da827d8204]: Words in art. 21(2)(b)(iii) substituted (3.8.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/179), arts. 1(2), 4; S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^key-e2ab6b617ab54273a6e7253150878c92]: Sch. 2 rules 1A, 1B inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 15(2) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-b01beb6cf7c21ba31fa5d08d451671ba]: Sch. 2 rule 37(2A) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 15(3) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-3a28c88fbec886a34b6a87d47c5b7595]: Sch. 2 rule 39(2A) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 15(4) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-3129d93e9e4eb9930d697ab0594c3dd7]: Sch. 2 rule 39(3A) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 15(5) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-445554890b41eface67d6b81ae7704ac]: Sch. 2 rule 74A inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 15(6) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-c17c6d3b219631f04f3be011049009a7]: Words in sch. 6 Pt. 1 Table omitted (11.12.2020) by virtue of The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 18(2)(a)(i) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-c92ddb3a93f19efc7cf89224f2d64904]: Word in sch. 6 Pt. 1 Table substituted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 18(2)(a)(ii) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-c0d5c9b0eaeb0bc7f53e78a1f74f3cb0]: Words in sch. 6 Pt. 1 Table omitted (11.12.2020) by virtue of The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 18(2)(b)(i) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-fd39afa903d30deace8e6df70ba281f2]: Words in sch. 6 Pt. 1 omitted (11.12.2020) by virtue of The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 18(2)(b)(ii) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-ea46a3ae3e2e304465279a52f57cc948]: Words in sch. 6 Pt. 1 Table inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 18(2)(c) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-1ff388045587606646a46183cee51c14]: Words in sch. 6 Pt. 2 Table inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 18(3)(a) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-facf889e0fc87a0d2cc1554bfbf6a3fd]: Words in sch. 6 Pt. 2 Table inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 18(3)(b) (with art. 1(2))

[^M_F_f0d12fc3-e1bb-4271-e325-b2c2393ea258]: Appendix Form J: in the “Directions as to the printing of the regional ballot paper” words "15. The name of each political party must appear in capitals." inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425), arts. 1(1), 19(2) (with art. 1(2))

[^M_F_70e3d41f-3466-4783-9b97-0a14bebd21b9]: Appendix Form K: in the third bullet in the box entitled “Getting Help” word “10 pm” substituted for “5 pm” where it first appears (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425), arts. 1(1), 19(3) (with art. 1(2))

[^M_F_2089f240-8a2c-4b5f-b700-e8bb8d449184]: Appendix Form L2: on the back of card in the second bullet point following the words “If you lose your postal vote or make a mistake” in bold, word “10 pm” substituted for “5 pm” (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425), arts. 1(1), 19(4) (with art. 1(2))

[^M_F_9b806c8c-36c3-47c1-cf8b-78d3de71fd99]: Appendix Form M2: on the back of card in the second bullet point following the words “If you lose your postal vote or make a mistake” in bold, word “10 pm” substituted for “5 pm” (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425), arts. 1(1), 19(5) (with art. 1(2))

[^M_F_4280b584-e708-4a6e-c938-06fd9ec40739]: Appendix Form T: in the third bullet in the box entitled “Getting Help” word “10 pm” substituted for “5 pm” where it first appears (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425), arts. 1(1), 19(6) (with art. 1(2))

[^M_F_1acc4652-f406-47f7-cabc-f1422f4861bf]: Appendix Form U: in the third bullet in the box entitled “Getting Help”, word “10 pm” substituted for “5 pm” where it first appears (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425), arts. 1(1), 19(7) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-bf8805f885a3aca9c4986b55d6d0b157]: Sch. 9 paras. 1-3 revoked (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), art. 1(1), sch. para. 4 (with arts. 1(2), 20(2))

[^key-27bb7c20a4b93d3b25fbbe6d4d0177c7]: Art. 3A inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 3 (with art. 1(2))

[^key-f880e0ad870d3b47fa2fe4688f2c8467]: Art. 83A inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 13 (with art. 1(2))

[^key-bf165d6cffa346987914ef54e957c702]: Art. 42(2A) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 8(2) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-7f728ded0af21b1edd0a0ef642c5cfb0]: Art. 42(6) substituted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 8(3) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-17ba22df8c3d5339fe3029d0c2734c9e]: Art. 4 heading substituted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 4(2) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-cbca4f89d7636ec03f4cbe67f6539a8e]: Words in art. 4(3) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 4(3) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-d35018c9a261aae4114e171001e44cf5]: Words in art. 4(5) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 4(4)(a) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-5a1419f8086cbfffe2169e5c182c8182]: Words in art. 4(5) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 4(4)(b) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-4b69464cad917ab2cfadb83ae3ac6b78]: Art. 21(4)(5) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 5(3) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-9a3138bc2c45483f17babfa7bd27f476]: Words in art. 21(1) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 5(2) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-bfae4a5fa039de4d978715008f8e5bbf]: Art. 43(5A) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 9(2) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-71d43b35c628c7f6fb7892a5df263fce]: Art. 43(8) substituted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 9(3) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-f17cd54a6937b4fe5dff9385724c919c]: Words in art. 56(1) substituted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 10(2) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-6ceb509ff5cecdbe9fb5725517856323]: Words in art. 56(2) substituted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 10(3) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-9d8177531c54528d8d5d1dc2d92d98a0]: Art. 72(3A)(3B) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 11(2) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-c332a9d32cfa366ae8e7e551f33bb9fb]: Words in art. 72(13) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 11(3) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-433c1c1cfb58673a938ce2c8fee7503a]: Words in sch. 1 para. 1(2)(a)(ii) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 14(a) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-5285f8c71e106dc62b6cb25fd27619bc]: Words in sch. 1 para. 1(2)(a)(ii) substituted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 14(b) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-68fbe85ce0d04b07c8dd86f0a2a8f79b]: Word in sch. 3 para. 1(4)(c) omitted (11.12.2020) by virtue of The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 16(2) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-552e848b532b9d07219c28cf56632c07]: Sch. 3 para. 1(4)(e) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 16(3) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-1f5a67d3a488c711cf3fb31e5fac7ed6]: Sch. 3 para. 9(4A)-(4D) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 16(6) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-37d2d2a955438d20db31ef57a627d74c]: Sch. 3 para. 9(4) substituted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 16(5) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-a32935210414b7b95483cc5af5539cb6]: Words in art. 22 inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 6 (with art. 1(2))

[^key-d059fc083ff4023f3acbae72282a3fec]: Art. 23(3) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 7 (with art. 1(2))

[^key-0ceec09c72cc0542f978523e55835b2e]: Words in art. 82(3)(b) omitted (11.12.2020) by virtue of The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 12 (with art. 1(2))

[^key-3727661d02d856a59372834cb4129e2b]: Sch. 3 para. 7(2A)-(2C) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 16(4) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-0eb6107358eef8368c51000014f4cbaf]: Words in sch. 4 para. 14(6) inserted (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 17(3) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-1e51b8685882e89bdcfb881210d30476]: Words in sch. 3 para. 16(4)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 99(2)(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 112); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-59ffc47597e8207ac9e798ae20e3cd68]: Sch. 3 para. 16(11) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 99(2)(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 112); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^M_F_29e9aabe-4fbb-4e00-8546-cf7cd6664d7d]: Words insch. 3 para. 20(3)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 99(3)(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 112); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^M_F_26602718-d758-45c4-bc8b-05b85a77a48d]: Sch. 3 para. 20(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 99(3)(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 112); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7c1bd1d5fe95f7dec28140a0568bfab0]: Words in sch. 8 para. 5(3)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 100(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 112); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-04731d24d0e3c362ace8f1637b117395]: Sch. 8 para. 5(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 100(b) (with Sch. 3 para. 112); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ab4d20a1b2fb23c200a023a0a2553980]: Sch. 3 para. 9 modified (30.1.2021) by Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Act 2021 (asp 5), ss. 3(2), 15 (with s. 12)

[^key-4813505bba2d02be143e06636c456071]: Sch. 3 para. 9(1): power to modify conferred (30.1.2021) by Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Act 2021 (asp 5), ss. 3(5), 15 (with ss. 3(6), 12)

[^key-db0071dd78a0f6155bfe3bd41330b9b9]: Sch. 3 para. 9(5): power to modify conferred (30.1.2021) by Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Act 2021 (asp 5), ss. 3(5), 15 (with ss. 3(6), 12)

[^key-8ef2bbf5b4950893d919097d1e4b0db5]: Order modified (30.1.2021) by Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Act 2021 (asp 5), s. 7 (with s. 12)

[^key-ec2d0bc25c0e0b63e1857be07f57a8d1]: Order: power to modify conferred (30.1.2021) by Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Act 2021 (asp 5), s. 8(9) (with s. 12)

[^key-f879782b756cce539a4f627b34f906ca]: Words in sch. 3 para. 1(7) substituted (24.3.2021) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Amendment (Coronavirus) Order 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/164), arts. 1(1), 2(2) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-3041832eff8d76fbd17c10a6412ed94c]: Sch. 3 para. 7(2C) omitted (24.3.2021) by virtue of The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Amendment (Coronavirus) Order 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/164), arts. 1(1), 2(3) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-35b085548d59864c7835931277a0248a]: Sch. 3 para. 9(3A) inserted (24.3.2021) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Amendment (Coronavirus) Order 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/164), arts. 1(1), 2(5) (with art. 1(2))

[^key-8933546d1f291efccf5c0a74a1029dea]: Word in sch. 3 para. 5(6)(aa) omitted (21.3.2022) by virtue of The Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendment and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/31), regs. 1, 17(a) (with reg. 20)

[^key-f53256eae0f972d00a0c8c909dd7fd4d]: Sch. 3 para. 5(6)(c) and word inserted (21.3.2022) by The Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendment and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/31), regs. 1, 17(b) (with reg. 20)

[^M_F_4ee2e8c7-fbe9-4036-cda2-9a488d6d9a1a]: Word in sch. 3 para. 5(6)(a) omitted (26.7.2021) by virtue of The Disability Assistance for Children and Young People (Consequential Amendment and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/73), regs. 1, 17(a) (with reg. 19)

[^M_F_39187427-66fc-4513-bce5-a48f77effe62]: Sch. 3 para. 5(6)(aa) inserted (26.7.2021) by The Disability Assistance for Children and Young People (Consequential Amendment and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/73), regs. 1, 17(b) (with reg. 19)

[^key-8c4bbcc4b91c116b6f7da630193d7b47]: Order applied (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 11 para. 2(3); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(l)

[^key-82f8d36b2cbf6d5bbeb77be01245867a]: Sch. 3 para. 5(6)(d) inserted (21.3.2025) by The Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) (Consequential Amendment, Revocation and Saving Provision) Regulations 2024 (S.S.I. 2024/311), regs. 1, 17(c)

[^key-3378da8ee2e125dad3eaa766c7dc0a48]: Word in sch. 3 para. 5(6)(c) inserted (21.3.2025) by The Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) (Consequential Amendment, Revocation and Saving Provision) Regulations 2024 (S.S.I. 2024/311), regs. 1, 17(b)

[^key-d2e9a1a826e43e45febfff5740f5f6c8]: Word in sch. 3 para. 5(6)(b) omitted (21.3.2025) by virtue of The Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) (Consequential Amendment, Revocation and Saving Provision) Regulations 2024 (S.S.I. 2024/311), regs. 1, 17(a)

[^key-b5ccc40e82b3e917adfd3514dc427208]: Art. 32(9)(10) inserted (1.10.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 37(2)(b), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(c), sch. Pt. 3

[^key-b238745d7b6395e5ab1fbd901ce8c205]: Words in art. 32(8) inserted (1.10.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 37(2)(a), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(c), sch. Pt. 3

[^key-ebfdf9f0ebbacad08982c887ca4354ed]: Art. 33(5A)(5B) inserted (1.10.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 37(3)(b), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(c), sch. Pt. 3

[^key-15425ce7e60c992577b5375f57d12a24]: Words in art. 33(5) inserted (1.10.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 37(3)(a), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(c), sch. Pt. 3

[^key-5a53aa3e3105938f3b27feb469c940ec]: Art. 38(4)(ba) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 5(b)

[^key-2eec9c28f9ef509f41c9fc391cad8258]: Word in art. 38(4)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by virtue of The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 5(a)

[^key-3f44536c22b3cb2b10b2c24b641fa596]: Art. 42(2B) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 6(1)(a)

[^key-a48400750e0f5a9adf1c8ebdf99af2e0]: Art. 42(7A) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 6(1)(d)

[^key-499009e191b81ec9d9371523182c8bee]: Word in art. 42(9) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 6(1)(e)

[^key-089b377fb9a60a57768dd0562ffeca7d]: Words in art. 42(7) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 6(1)(c)

[^key-d5ce737ef4a5a7bd75975140d20b18d4]: Words in art. 42(6)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 6(1)(b)

[^key-917461787903e204dbde72a15acfa205]: Words in art. 43(3)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 6(2)(a)(i)

[^key-f8e90396019c51ddf4c3ef8eeabe5545]: Words in art. 43(3)(c) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 6(2)(a)(ii)

[^key-baf96dcc93ac8291a7a8aaa321b2f8d5]: Words in art. 43(5A) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 6(2)(b)

[^key-efb7fd19a773e7dae5a7a6e97f0f6903]: Art. 60(1A) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 7

[^key-eef540f0088e7cff33e85a1515851979]: Art. 77 substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 8

[^key-c6a5d0029c6e18db46509a533b931a53]: Word in art. 80(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by virtue of The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 9(a)

[^key-c157f05fc7dd146e93f4c5ab098876d4]: Words in art. 80(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 9(b)

[^key-3f6ff03a6efdb7361ebdb7caa712f3da]: Word in art. 80(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 9(c)

[^key-639caee9f87a3dad2e99cfe08837a1f5]: Words in art. 80(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 9(d)

[^key-19e754d38b7259ceabc140857bcf964e]: Words in art. 84 substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 10

[^key-fe29751625618b57c0b155b06a8be756]: Words in art. 91 inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 11

[^key-b5d2c5bdad220595a46593f1778de1c7]: Words in sch. 1 para. 1(2)(a)(i) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 12(a)

[^key-563004661ace8f4b3456afd375b87eda]: Words in sch. 1 para. 1(2)(a)(ii) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 12(b)

[^key-ae10b65821f10808ad6a9fbf2575f336]: Sch. 3 para. 7(7C)-(7E) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 15(a)

[^key-d6e7b8ce25d35cb647e814fc3a49f50d]: Sch. 3 para. 7A substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 15(b)

[^key-425195b78eb53108bbe1dee89727819e]: Words in sch. 4 para. 13(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 16(1)(a)

[^key-cd05c41bf964c2c7b3be11a96faade97]: Words in sch. 4 para. 14(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 16(1)(b)

[^key-63836b2877430c08475639be3007f634]: Words in sch. 2 rule 1A(1)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 13(a)(i)

[^key-c17aea056b735de765c713476c3c514d]: Words in sch. 2 rule 1A(3)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 13(a)(ii)

[^key-5e662adc9a8c1a6bee3d019031795426]: Words in sch. 2 rule 1A(6)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 13(a)(iii)

[^key-eb8969e8363e54344b96dd9ea03fb362]: Words in sch. 2 rule 1B inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 13(b)

[^key-1512e6f17f7aa8a6332f93cdae903049]: Sch. 2 rule 38(4)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 14(a)

[^key-89ab4bf07119d6813ad643ee63fcca91]: Sch. 2 rule 38(4A)-(4D) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 14(b)

[^key-f9e4fe05855323221468df389974c2a6]: Sch. 2 rule 38(5)-(10) omitted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by virtue of The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 14(c)

[^key-68a147a6e0a7b34bcd3f2ca065e00ca9]: Appendix Form K: in the third bullet in the box entitled “Getting Help”, the words “5 pm” are substituted for the words “10 pm” where they first appear (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 16(2)(a)

[^key-43789480403c56e1c15a8c5e8e2f27a6]: Appendix Form L2: on the back of card in the second bullet point following the words “if you lose your postal vote or make a mistake” the words “5 pm” are substituted for the words “10 pm” (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 16(2)(b)

[^key-4d7d7a0cd538c9f38fa57317831d4b33]: Appendix Form M2: on the back of card in the second bullet point following the words “if you lose your postal vote or make a mistake” the words “5 pm” are substituted for the words “10 pm” (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 16(2)(c)

[^key-29c04003d7ce5a832342db571975d9c3]: Appendix Form T: in the third bullet in the box entitled “Getting Help” the words “5 pm” are substituted for the words “10 pm” where they first appear (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 16(2)(d)

[^key-9937004b54e201c3a69a981d8ec50f6b]: Appendix Form U: in the third bullet in the box entitled “Getting Help” the words “5 pm” are substituted for the words “10 pm” where they first appear (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.S.I.) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/313), arts. 1(1), 16(2)(e)

[^key-ac85a42fe7c7a00bcb73b12fb728f71e]: Order modified (temp.) (19.11.2025) by The Representation of the People Act 1983 Remedial (Scotland) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/353), art. 1(1), sch. para. 3 (with arts. 1(3), 2, 8)

[^key-6a63c23c5d0d34903cf99728c0b246bd]: Sch. 3 para. 14A inserted (1.12.2025) by The Absent Voting at Scottish Parliament and Local Government Elections (Signature Refresh) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/354), arts. 1, 3

6A

An application to vote by proxy for a particular or indefinite period under article 8(3)(f) (application by offender sentenced to term not exceeding 12 months) must state—

• (a) that the applicant is eligible to vote by proxy at Scottish parliamentary elections on grounds relating to the applicant's detention in a penal institution, and

• (b) the name of the penal institution at which the applicant is detained.

Additional requirements for applications for appointment of a proxy

Closing dates for applications

Grant or refusal of applications for a postal or proxy vote

Notice of appeal

Cancellation of proxy appointment

Inquiries by registration officer about postal and proxy voters

Requirement to provide fresh signatures at five yearly intervals

Absent voting lists: form

Absent voting lists: supply of copies, etc.

Absent voting lists: inspection

Supply and inspection of absent voting lists: general provisions

Conditions on the use, supply and inspection of absent voter lists

Supply and inspection of absent voting lists: general provisions

The personal identifiers record

Use of personal identifier information

Marked register for polling stations

Notification of a rejected postal voting statement

Register of electors etc.

3A

Subject to article 4(5) and sections 13AB (alteration of registers: interim publication dates) and 13B (alteration of registers: pending elections) of the 1983 Act, an alteration in a published version of the register of electors undersection 13A or 56 of the 1983 Act(alteration of registers and registration appeals) which is to take effect after the fifth day before the date of the poll for an election does not have effect for the purposes of that election.

Registration and absent voting appeals

Polling districts and places at elections

Rules for Scottish parliamentary elections

Manner of voting at Scottish parliamentary elections

Absent vote at Scottish parliamentary elections for an indefinite or a particular period

Absent vote at a particular Scottish parliamentary election and special lists

Proxies at Scottish parliamentary elections

Voting as proxy

Absent voting at elections: miscellaneous

Combination of polls

Constituency returning officers

Officers of local authorities to be placed at disposal of returning officers

Returning officers: discharge of functions

Returning officers: general

Payments by and to returning officers

Taxation of returning officer’s account

Loan of equipment for Scottish parliamentary elections

Effect of registers

Effect of misdescription

Discharge of registration duties

Payment of expenses of registration duties