# The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015, Paragraph 14A: Disapplication of January 2026 fresh signatures requirement


Where an ERO would be required to send a person a notice under paragraph 14(1) by 31 January 2026—
(a) that requirement does not apply (and the ERO must send a notice under paragraph 14(1) by 31 January 2027),
(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
(c) no determination need be made, for that reason, under paragraph 14(6).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/425/schedule/3/paragraph/14A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scottish-parliament-elections-etc-order-2015/schedule-3/paragraph-14A
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