# The Absent Voting (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before the Scottish Parliament under paragraphs 1 and 2 of schedule 7 of the Scotland Act 1998, for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Made 2026
Coming into force 3rd November 2026
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3(1)(a) and 16(2) and (3) of the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 and sections 12(1) and 113(2), (3), (4), (5) and (9A) of the Scotland Act 1998 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(g) and (j) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the Scottish Ministers have consulted the Electoral Commission.
In accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of schedule 7 of the Scotland Act 1998, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2026/9780111065204/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-absent-voting-miscellaneous-amendment-scotland-order-2026/introduction
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