The Scottish Independence Referendum
takes place on Thursday 18 September 2014
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About the referendum
Can I vote?
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• a British or Irish citizen living in Scotland, or
• a European Union citizen living in Scotland, or
• from a Commonwealth country with permission to live in Scotland.
You need to be registered to vote by Tuesday 2 September 2014.
For more information and to find out how to register to vote,
speak to a member of staff.
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