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SCHEDULE 2SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION RULES

PART 3CONTESTED ELECTIONS

General Provisions

Action to be taken before the poll
Notification of requirement of secrecy

40.—(1) The CRO shall make such arrangements as the CRO thinks fit to ensure that every person attending at a polling station and every person attending at the counting of the votes has been given a copy in writing of the provisions of article 31 (requirement of secrecy).

(2) But these arrangements shall not apply to—

(a)persons attending a polling station for the purpose of voting;

(b)persons under 16 years of age accompanying a voter;

(c)the companions of voters with disabilities; or

(d)constables on duty at a polling station or at the count.