Explanatory Notes

Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025

2025 asp 4

29th January 2025

Commentary on Provisions

Part 10: Electoral Commission

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.