# The Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (Commencement) Regulations 2020, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
The Bill for the Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (“the Act”) received Royal Assent on 1 April 2020. Parts 3 and 4 of the Act came into force on the following day. These Regulations bring the remaining Parts of the Act, Parts 1 and 2, into force on 3 August 2020.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2020/162/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scottish-elections-franchise-and-representation-act-2020-commencement-regulations-2020/note
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