# The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 1999, Article 89: Dissolution of Parliament: minimum period


The “minimum period” for the purpose of section 2(3) of the 1998 Act (ordinary general elections) is a period of 25 days, computed in accordance with rule 2 of the Scottish Parliamentary Election Rules.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/787/article/89 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scottish-parliament-elections-etc-order-1999/article-89
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