Scottish Election (Date) (2020) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision for the next election to the Scottish Parliament to take place in 2020

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

10 September 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Scottish Election (Date) (2020) Bill would fix the date of the next Scottish Parliament election to be held in 2020. It is a short, targeted measure that sets the election timetable, rather than making broader changes to electoral law.

Key Points

Sets the date for the next Scottish Parliament election as 2020.
A short, focused measure aimed at fixing the election timetable.
Introduced in the House of Lords and currently at the Second Reading stage.
Affects electors in Scotland and candidates seeking election to the Scottish Parliament.
Could interact with existing Scottish and UK electoral legislation.

Progress

The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Lords. If it progresses, it would move to the committee stage and then onward to the House of Commons for consideration.

Who is affected?

Electors/voters in ScotlandPeople standing for election to the Scottish ParliamentPolitical parties contesting the Scottish Parliament electionsElection administrators and staff in Scotland (e.g., returning officers)

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Scottish Election (Date) (2020)

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 5 December. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

The 2017-2019 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 150 (as introduced)

BillLords

5 Dec 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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