Explanatory Notes

Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025

2025 asp 4

29th January 2025

Commentary on Provisions

Part 2: Disqualification

Scottish disqualification orders

Section 14 – Power to amend schedule

53.This section allows the Scottish Ministers by subsequent regulations to add or omit offences from the list of criminal offences in the schedule in respect of which a disqualification order can be made in accordance with section 8. Such regulations are subject to the affirmative procedure.