29th January 2025
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)).