Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013

Guidance by Commission

13 (1) Guidance (and revised guidance) published by the Electoral Commission under paragraph 14 of Schedule 19B (investigatory powers of the Commission) to the 2000 Act has effect, with any necessary modifications, for the purposes of this schedule as it has effect for the purposes of that Schedule.

(2) The Commission may publish additional guidance in relation to the application of this schedule.

(3) Where appropriate, the Commission must revise guidance published under sub-paragraph (2) and publish the revised guidance.

(4) The Commission must have regard to the guidance and revised guidance referred to in sub-paragraph (1) and any guidance or revised guidance published under sub-paragraph (2) or (3) in exercising their functions under this Act.