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  "legislation_title": "The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015",
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  "heading": "Additional requirements for applications for a proxy vote for a particular or indefinite period based on detention in a penal institution",
  "text": "An application to vote by proxy for a particular or indefinite period under article 8(3)(f) (application by offender sentenced to term not exceeding 12 months) must state—\n(a) that the applicant is eligible to vote by proxy at Scottish parliamentary elections on grounds relating to the applicant's detention in a penal institution, and\n(b) the name of the penal institution at which the applicant is detained.",
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      "text": "Sch. 3 para. 6A inserted (2.4.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), s. 12(1), sch. para. 2(5)(a)"
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