Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (“the Act”) on three different dates. The provisions listed in Part 1 of the schedule are brought into force on 14 April 2025. The provisions listed in Part 2 of the schedule are brought into force on 1 August 2025. The provisions listed in Part 3 of the schedule are brought into force on 1 October 2025.

The Bill for the Act received Royal Assent on 29 January 2025. Sections 72, 73 and 74 of the Act were brought into force on 30 January 2025 by section 73(1) of the Act.