# The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


This draft Order supersedes the draft of the same title which was laid before the Scottish Parliament and published on 23 June 2025 (ISBN 978-0-11-106333-0). It is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of that draft Order.
Draft Order laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 115 and schedule 7 of the Scotland Act 1998, for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Made 2025
Coming into force 2025
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 12(1) and 113(2), (4) and (5) of the Scotland Act 1998 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(g) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the Scottish Ministers have consulted the Electoral Commission.
In accordance with section 115 and 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/2025/9780111063415/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-scottish-parliament-elections-etc-miscellaneous-amendments-order-2025/introduction
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