This is a British sign language translation of our May 2016 Scottish Parliament election voting guide.
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Register to vote online by 18 April: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
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Scottish Parliament election video script
00:10 On Thursday 5 May 2016, there will be an election to the Scottish Parliament.
00:14 The Scottish Parliament has powers to make laws for Scotland in a range of areas including health, education, housing, justice and the environment.
01:07 For more about the Scottish Parliament, go to www.scottish.parliament.uk
01:20 Who can vote?
01:22 You can vote in this election if you are registered to vote in Scotland and will be 16 or over on Thursday 5 May 2016 and are: - a British or Irish citizen, or - a Commonwealth citizen who has leave to remain in the UK or who does not require leave to remain in the UK, or - a citizen of another European Union country
01:56 British citizens living overseas can’t vote in the Scottish Parliament election.
02:03 This is the first Scottish Parliament election in which 16 and 17 year olds are eligible to vote.
02:13 You must be registered to vote by midnight on Monday 18 April 2016 to vote in this election.
02:54 Register to vote online at: gov.uk/register-to-vote or by calling 0800 3 280 280
03:02 How do I vote
03:06 There are three ways to vote:
03:10 1. At your polling station on Thursday 5 May 2016
03:47 2. By post by 10pm on Thursday 5 May 2016.
04:21 By proxy (allowing somebody you trust to vote on your behalf) by 5pm on Tuesday 26 April 2016. In an emergency where you cannot go to the polling station
05:05 For more information or to get a postal or proxy application form, go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or call our helpline on 0800 3 280 280
05:11 How do I fill in the ballot papers?
05:16 [Picture] Constituency ballot paper
05:29 On this ballot paper you vote for a candidate to represent your constituency. Mark a cross (X) in the box opposite the name of one candidate.
05:42 [Picture] Regional ballot paper
05:45 On this ballot paper you vote for a party or independent candidate to represent your region. Mark a cross (X) in the box opposite the name of one party or independent candidate.
06:09 How to find out more
06:11 If you have any questions, or would like to obtain this leaflet in a different language or alternative format go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or call our helpline on 0800 3 280 280.
