Explanatory Notes

Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025

2025 asp 4

29th January 2025

Commentary on Provisions

Part 8: Information to be included with certain electronic material at Scottish elections

Guidance and Electoral Commission Report

Section 59 – Electoral Commission’s Annual Report

183.This section adds to the Scottish reporting requirements of the Electoral Commission in paragraph 20A of schedule 1 of PPERA. Under subsections (1) and (2) the Electoral Commission’s annual report must include information about convictions (for offences relevant to this Part) reported to the Electoral Commission and the Electoral Commission’s use of its powers to request information under Schedule 12. The Commission is not required to provide any information which may be unlawful or adversely impact upon ongoing investigations or proceedings (subsection (3)).