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  "legislation_title": "The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015",
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  "heading": "Disapplication of January 2026 fresh signatures requirement",
  "text": "Where an ERO would be required to send a person a notice under paragraph 14(1) by 31 January 2026—\n(a) that requirement does not apply (and the ERO must send a notice under paragraph 14(1) by 31 January 2027),\n(b) the absent voter does not, for that reason, cease to be entitled to vote by post or by proxy for a failure to provide a fresh signature, and\n(c) no determination need be made, for that reason, under paragraph 14(6).",
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      "type": "F",
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      "text": "Sch. 3 para. 14A inserted (1.12.2025) by The Absent Voting at Scottish Parliament and Local Government Elections (Signature Refresh) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/354), arts. 1, 3"
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