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Published by The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Stage 1 Report on the Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representations) Bill
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Published: Wednesday 13 Nov 2019 (SPPAS052019R14)
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The Committee’s conclusions and recommendations
Introduction
The Committee’s scrutiny of the Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill
Part 1 – Foreign Nationals
The extension of the franchise to foreign nationals
The accuracy of the electoral register
The proposal to extend the franchise to foreign nationals
EU citizens resident in Scotland
The extension of the franchise to asylum seekers
Voter education
Candidacy rights
Part 2 - Prisoners Etc
Background on prisoner voting
The Scottish Government’s approach to prisoner voting
The Scottish Government’s approach to meeting European Convention on Human Rights requirements
The 12-month cut-off point for enfranchising prisoners
Removing all restrictions on the right to vote for convicted prisoners
The registration of prisoners on the electoral register and the practicalities of exercising their right to vote while in prison
Finance and Constitution Committee consideration and the Financial Memorandum
Delegated Powers Provisions
Policy Memorandum
Overall Conclusion
Annex A: Extract from minutes
Annex B: Evidence
Oral Evidence
Written evidence
Supplementary written evidence
Annexe C: Meeting with representatives from refugee communities
Image: Annexe C: Meeting with representatives from refugee communities
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