# The Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2010, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Representation Of The People, Scotland
Made 2010
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(1)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 201(3) of, and rules 55(1)(f) and 57 in Schedule 1 to, the Representation of the People Act 1983 and by section 15(5) of the Representation of the People Act 1985.
The Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission in accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(e) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.
In accordance with section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Accordingly, the Secretary of State makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2010/9780111491782/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-representation-of-the-people-scotland-amendment-regulations-2010/introduction
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