# The Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Councillors) Regulations 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament under sections 5(3) and 72(3)(a) of the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025, for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Made 2025
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2)
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 5(1) and (2) and 72(1) of the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (the “2025 Act”) and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with sections 5(3) and 72(3)(a) of that Act, 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/2025/9780111063460/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-scottish-parliament-disqualification-of-councillors-regulations-2025/introduction
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