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Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025

Section 65 – Electoral Commission’s annual reports: spoilt ballot papers

192.This section amends the contents of the annual report which the Electoral Commission lays before the Scottish Parliament each year about the performance of its devolved Scottish functions. The amendment adds that each annual report must include information on the steps the Commission has taken to reduce the number of spoilt ballot papers at Scottish Parliament and Scottish local elections.

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