Paragraph 1 Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001

(1)

Amend the Representation of People (Scotland) Regulations 2001 M1 as follows.

(2)

In regulation 15(2), (3) and (4), after “spouse” insert “ or civil partner ”.

(3)

In regulation 16(1), (2) and (3), after “spouse” insert “ or civil partner ”.

(4)

In regulation 20(2)(c) and (4)(e), for “husband, wife” substitute “ spouse, civil partner ”.

(5)

In regulation 33(4), for “husband, wife” substitute “ spouse, civil partner ”.

(6)

In regulation 54—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a), after “spouse” (in each place) insert “ or civil partner ”;

(b)

in paragraph (3)(b), after “spouse” insert “ or civil partner ”; and

(c)

in paragraph (5), for “husband, wife” substitute “ spouse, civil partner ”.

(7)

In Schedule 3 (Forms)—

(a)

in Form B (Proxy's Official Poll Card), for “husband, wife” substitute “ spouse, civil partner ”; and

(b)

in Form E (Proxy Paper), for “husband, wife” substitute “ spouse, civil partner ”.

Annotations

M1: S.I. 2001/497, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.