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(1)The Scottish Ministers must—
(a)undertake a review of the operation of section 5 of this Act with a view to considering whether the length of sentence expressed in section 3(1A) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 is appropriate, and
(b)prepare and publish a report on that review.
(2)The Scottish Ministers must lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament.
(3)In carrying out the review, the Scottish Ministers must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.
(4)The report on the review must be prepared, published and laid before the Scottish Parliament no later than 4 May 2023.
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