Explanatory Notes

Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025

2025 asp 4

29th January 2025

Commentary on Provisions

Part 3: Campaign finance

Expenditure in respect of local government elections

Section 26 – Notional expenditure: local government elections

83.This section amends section 90C(1A) of the 1983 Act to clarify that expenditure on behalf of a candidate in a Scottish local election should only be considered incurred by the candidate where it has been directed, encouraged or authorised by them.