# Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2002, Introduction: Introductory text


REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Made 18th July 2002
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 2
Whereas 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 about these Regulations;
And whereas a draft of these Regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State in exercise of the powers conferred on her by–
(a) sections 53 and 201(1) and (3) of, rule 24 of Schedule 1 and paragraphs 10 to 13 of Schedule 2 to, the Representation of the People Act 1983; and
(b) having regard to the definition of “prescribed” in section 202(1) of that Act, sections 10(4), 10A(1), 13A(1) and (2) and 13B(3) of that Act;
and of all other powers enabling her in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:

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