# The Scottish Parliament Elections (Regional Returning Officers and Constituency Returning Officers) Order 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Made 21st October 2025
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 23rd October 2025
Coming into force 7th November 2025
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 12(6) and 113(4) of the Scotland Act 1998, article 14(b) of the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015, and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(g) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the Scottish Ministers have consulted the Electoral Commission.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2025/287/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scottish-parliament-elections-regional-returning-officers-and-constituency-returning-officers-order-2025/introduction
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