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Part 3 Provisions coming into force on 1 October 2025I1

Scotland

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(Provisions of the Act)(Subject matter)
Section 27Power of Presiding Officer to postpone ordinary election
Section 28Power of Presiding Officer to schedule extraordinary general elections
Section 29Election of new Presiding Officer: extension of period
Section 30Choice of new First Minister after changed election date
Section 32Power of convenor of Electoral Management Board to postpone ordinary local election
Section 33Power of returning officer to postpone election for their area
Sections 36, 37 and 38Home addresses of candidates and agents
Section 46Access to Elected Office Fund
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Annotations

Textual amendments

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Words in Sch. Pt. 3 omitted (30.9.2025) by virtue of The Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1 Amendment and Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/260), regs. 1(1), 2

Commencement

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Sch. Pt. 3 in force at 14.4.2025, see reg. 1(1)