This information applies to Scotland

No. The Scottish Parliament has responsibility for matters like education and social work that have been devolved to it. Many powers over Scotland are retained at Westminster and this means that Scottish people can vote in the general election.

For more information, see The Scottish Parliament.

Other Frequently asked questions about civil rights:

• Can you vote in the election if you live abroad?
• How do I arrange a proxy vote for someone?
• My local council made a mess of my housing benefit claim, although I did get the money in the end. Someone told me that there is an ombudsman who can help me complain about how my claim was handled
• How can I apply for a message from the Queen?
• What can I do about sex discrimination at work?
• I'm disabled - can I get help using my library?
• What can I do about race discrimination at work?
• Can I be treated unfairly because of my religion?
• I was asked to stop breastfeeding on the bus because someone said it was disgusting. Can someone stop me from doing this?