Explanatory note

Statutory guidance on information to be included with electronic materials at Scottish elections has been prepared by the Electoral Commission in accordance with section 58(1) of the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025. This guidance concerns the operation of the duties on campaigners under Part 8 of that Act (which requires “imprint” information to be included with electronic campaign material) and the exercise of the Electoral Commission’s functions in relation to breaches or suspected breaches of those duties.

These Regulations appoint 17 November 2025 as the date on which the statutory guidance comes into force.