2009 No. 1978 (S. 10)
Constitutional LawDevolution, Scotland
The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Amendment) Order 2009
Made
Coming into force in accordance with Article 1
This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 12(1) and 113(2) and (4) of the Scotland Act 19981.
The Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission as required by section 7 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.
A draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament in accordance with section 115 of, and Schedule 7 to, the 1998 Act and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Accordingly, the Secretary of State for Scotland makes the following Order.