Part 10

Electoral commission

Reports on promotion of public awareness about elections
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1
The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 is modified as follows.
2
In section 5 (reports on elections and referendums)—
a
after subsection (2D) insert—
2DA
Subsections (2DB) and (2DC) apply where a report under this section relates to one of the following elections—
a
a Scottish Parliamentary general election, or
b
an ordinary election of councillors for local government areas in Scotland.
2DB
The report must include a description of the steps taken by—
a
the Commission in performing their functions under section 13(1), and
b
returning officers,
to promote public awareness about the election and how to vote in it (including, in particular, how to fill in a ballot paper).
2DC
The report may also include a description of steps taken by any other person to promote public awareness about the election and how to vote in it.
,
b
in subsection (2E), for “subsection (2D)” substitute “subsections (2D) and (2DB)”.
S. 67 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 73(2)
S. 67 in force at 14.4.2025 by S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(a), sch. Pt. 1