Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020
2020 asp 7
An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision in connection with coronavirus; and for connected purposes.
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 1st April 2020 and received Royal Assent on 6th April 2020

PART 1 Main provisions

Key expression

1 Meaning of “coronavirus”
In this Act, “coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
S. 1 continued for specified purposes (1.10.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Saving Provision) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/261), regs. 1, 2, 6
S. 1 expires in part (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Eviction from dwelling-houses

2 Eviction from dwelling-houses
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S. 2 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Protection for debtors

3 Temporary extension of moratoriums on diligence
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S. 3 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

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4 Children and vulnerable adults
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S. 4 and cross-heading repealed (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 8(1), 11(1) (with sch. para. 1)

Justice

5 Justice
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S. 5 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 3)

Alcohol licensing

6 Alcohol licensing
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S. 6 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 6)

Public bodies

7 Functioning of public bodies
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S. 7 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 13)

Other measures in response to coronavirus

8 Other measures in response to coronavirus
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S. 8 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

PART 2 Supporting provisions

9 Advancement of equality and non-discrimination
In exercising a function conferred by virtue of Part 1 (including a function of making subordinate legislation), the Scottish Ministers must have regard to opportunities to advance equality and non-discrimination.

10 Subordinate legislation making powers
Any power to make subordinate legislation conferred by virtue of Part 1 includes power to make—
(a) incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision,
(b) different provision for different purposes or areas.

11 Power to suspend and revive provisions
(1) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations—
(a) suspend the operation of any provision of Part 1,
(b) revive the operation of a provision so suspended.
(2) Sections 15 to 17 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 apply to the suspension of a provision by regulations under subsection (1)(a) as if the provision had been repealed by an Act.
(3) The powers in subsection (1) may be exercised more than once in relation to the same provision.
(4) Regulations under this section—
(a) may make different provision for different purposes or areas,
(b) may make transitional, transitory or saving provision.
(5) Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.

12 Expiry
(1) Part 1 expires at the end of 30 September 2022.
Words in s. 12(1) substituted (5.8.2021) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 1(2), 11(2)
Words in s. 12(1) substituted (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Amendment of Expiry Dates) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/113), regs. 1, 2(2)
(2) Subsection (1) is subject to section 13.
(3) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations amend subsection (1) so as to replace “31 March 2022” with “30 September 2022”.
S. 12(3) substituted for s. 12(3)(4) (5.8.2021) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 1(3), 11(2)
(5) Regulations under subsection (3) are subject to the affirmative procedure.
(6) At the same time as laying a draft Scottish statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) before the Scottish Parliament in accordance with section 29(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, the Scottish Ministers must lay before the Parliament a statement of their reasons why the regulations should be made.
Words in s. 12(6) substituted (5.8.2021) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 8(2), 11(2)
(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 12(7)(8) repealed (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 8(3), 11(1)
(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(9) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the expiry under subsection (1) of any provision of this Act.
(10) Regulations under subsection (9)—
(a) may make different provision for different purposes or areas,
(b) are subject to the negative procedure.

13 Power to bring forward expiry
(1) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations provide that any provision of Part 1—
(a) does not expire at the time when it would otherwise expire (whether by virtue of section 12 or previous regulations under this section), and
(b) expires instead at such earlier time as is specified in the regulations.
S. 13(1) modified (5.8.2021) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(9), 11(2)
(2) Regulations under this section—
(a) may make different provision for different purposes or areas,
(b) may make transitional, transitory or saving provision.
(3) Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.

14 Power to amend Act in consequence of amendments to subordinate legislation
(1) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify any provision of this Act which modifies the effect of a provision of subordinate legislation.
(2) The power in subsection (1) may be exercised only if the modification is necessary in consequence of the modification of the provision of the subordinate legislation by other subordinate legislation.
(3) Regulations under subsection (1) may make transitional, transitory or saving provision.
(4) Regulations under subsection (1) must be laid before the Scottish Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after they have been made.
(5) Regulations under subsection (1) cease to have effect at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which they are made unless, during that period, they are approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
(6) In calculating the period of 28 days for the purpose of subsection (5), no account is to be taken of any period during which the Scottish Parliament is—
(a) in recess for more than 4 days, or
(b) dissolved.
(7) If regulations cease to have effect as a result of subsection (5), that does not—
(a) affect the validity of anything previously done under them, or
(b) prevent the making of new regulations.

15 Reports by the Scottish Ministers on status of provisions
(1) The Scottish Ministers must, in respect of each reporting period—
(a) undertake a review of the operation of the provisions of Part 1 with a view to considering whether those provisions remain necessary, and
(b) prepare a report on that review.
(2) A report prepared under subsection (1) must—
(a) set out how any powers conferred by the provisions of Part 1 have been exercised, and
(b) include—
(i) the status of the provisions of Part 1 (whether or not any power under a provision has been exercised), and
(ii) a statement that the Scottish Ministers are satisfied that the status of those provisions is appropriate.
(3) The references in subsection (2) to the “status” of a provision are to—
(a) whether the provision is in force at the end of the reporting period, and
(b) whether any power under the following provisions has been exercised by the Scottish Ministers in relation to it during that period (and, if so, which and how)—
(i) section 11 (regulations suspending or reviving provision),
(ii) section 13 (regulations altering expiry date of provision),
(iii) section 17(2) (regulations bringing provision into force).
(4) Each of the following is a “reporting period”—
(a) the period beginning with the day after Royal Assent and ending on 31 May 2020,
(b) each successive period of 2 months that ends during the period before Part 1 of this Act expires by virtue of section 12(1).
(5) The Scottish Ministers must lay each report prepared under subsection (1) before the Scottish Parliament no later than 14 days after the end of a reporting period.

15A Reviews: information about domestic abuse
(1) The Scottish Ministers must—
(a) in undertaking a review under section 15(1)(a), take account of any information about the nature and number of incidents of domestic abuse occurring during the reporting period to which the review relates given to them, or published, by—
(i) the Scottish Police Authority, or
(ii) the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland, and
(b) explain in the report on that review prepared under section 15(1)(b) how the information was taken account of.
(2) In subsection (1)(a), “reporting period” means a period mentioned in section 15(4)(b).
S. 15A inserted (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), ss. 13(3), 16(1)

16 Ancillary provision
(1) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make any incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision they consider appropriate for the purposes of, or in connection with, or for giving full effect to this Act or any provision made under it.
(2) Without prejudice to section 6 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, the Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify any regulations made under subsection (1) in consequence of—
(a) the exercise of a power under section 11,
(b) the expiry of a provision of this Act under section 12,
(c) the exercise of a power under section 13.
(3) Regulations under subsection (2) may make transitional, transitory or saving provision.
(4) Regulations under this section—
(a) may modify the effect of any enactment (including this Act),
(b) are subject to the negative procedure.

17 Commencement
(1) This Act comes into force on the day after Royal Assent, subject to subsection (2).
(2) Paragraph 11(1) of schedule 3 (and section 4 so far as it relates to that paragraph) comes into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations appoint.
(3) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.

18 Short title
The short title of this Act is the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020.

SCHEDULE 1 Eviction from dwelling-houses
(introduced by section 2)

Private residential tenancies: eviction grounds to be discretionary
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 1 para. 1 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in 2022 asp 8, s. 48(1)(a))

Private residential tenancies: extension of notice periods
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 1 para. 2 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(a) (with regs. 4, 5)

Assured tenancies: eviction grounds to be discretionary
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 1 para. 3 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in 2022 asp 8, s. 48(2)(a))

Assured tenancies: extension of notice periods
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 1 para. 4 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(a) (with regs. 4, 5)

Tenancies under the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984: eviction grounds to be discretionary
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 1 para. 5 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Tenancies under the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984: extension of notice periods
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 1 paras. 6-10 expire (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(a) (with regs. 4, 5)

Scottish secure tenancies: extension of notice periods
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power to modify notice periods
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consequential modifications in relation to prescribed forms
9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Errors in notices
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCHEDULE 2 Temporary extension of moratoriums on diligence
(introduced by section 3)
1 The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 applies in accordance with the modifications in this schedule.
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 2 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(2), 11(2)
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sch. 2 para. 3 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(2), 11(2)
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 4 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

SCHEDULE 3 Children and vulnerable adults
(introduced by section 4)

...

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Sch. 3 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(3), 11(2) (with sch. para. 1)

SCHEDULE 4 Justice
(introduced by section 5)

PART 1 Courts and tribunals: conduct of business by electronic means

Electronic signatures and transmission of documents
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Intimation, etc. on Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service website
1A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Suspension of requirements for physical attendance
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Attendance by electronic means
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Further provision about attendance by electronic means
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Publication of directions and guidance
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interpretation of Part
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 Pt. 1 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

PART 2 Fiscal fines

Fixed penalty: conditional offer by procurator fiscal
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 Pt. 2 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

PART 3 Cases beginning with an appearance from custody

Ability to take case in any sheriff court
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paragraph 8: supporting provision
9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 Pt. 3 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

PART 4 Extension of time limits

Criminal proceedings: extension of time limits
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 Pt. 4 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

PART 5 Evidence

Exceptions to the rule that hearsay evidence is inadmissible
11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 para. 11 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(4)(a), 11(2) (with savings in The Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Evidence) (Saving Provision) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/280), regs. 1, 2)

PART 6 Community orders

Community payback orders: extension of unpaid work or other activity requirements
12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 para. 12 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(4)(b), 11(2)

Community payback orders: time limit for completion of unpaid work or other activity
13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 para. 13 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 3)

Community orders: postponement
14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 para. 14 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(4)(c), 11(2)

Community orders: variation
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 para. 15 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Community orders: interpretation
16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 para. 16 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

PART 7 Parole Board

Chairing of the Parole Board
17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 para. 17 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Modifications of the Parole Board Rules
18 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 para. 18(1) expires (10.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/11), regs. 1, 2
(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 para. 18(2) expires (14.6.2021) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/236), regs. 1(1), 2(a)
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 para. 18(3) expires (10.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/11), regs. 1, 2
(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 para. 18(4) expires (14.6.2021) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/236), regs. 1(1), 2(b)
(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 para. 18(5) expires (14.6.2021) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/236), regs. 1(1), 2(c)

PART 8 Release of prisoners

Early release of prisoners
19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Regulations under paragraph 19: procedure and expiry
20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 Pt. 8 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

PART 9 Legal aid

Assessment of claims for interim payment of fees and outlays
21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recovery of overpayment of interim fees or outlays paid to firms
22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Payment of interim fees for civil legal aid to counsel
23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 4 Pt. 9 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

SCHEDULE 5 Alcohol licensing
(introduced by section 6)

Requirement to hold a hearing
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 5 para. 1 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Premises licences
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 5 para. 2 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 7, 8)

Personal licence holders
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 5 para. 3 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 9)

Licensing Boards etc.
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 5 para. 4 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 10)

Modifications of duties of Licensing Standards Officers
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 5 para. 5 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Notifications by the chief constable
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 5 para. 6 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Interpretation
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 5 para. 7 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 6)

Modifications of the Licensing (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2007
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 5 para. 8 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

SCHEDULE 6 Functioning of public bodies
(introduced by section 7)

PART 1 Licensing other than alcohol licensing

Modifications of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 etc.
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 6 para. 1 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 14-16)

PART 2 Freedom of information

Interpretation
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 6 para. 2 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Time periods for responding to requests
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 6 para. 3 repealed (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), s. 16(1), sch. 4 para. 11(2)(a) (with s. 9)
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 6 para. 4 repealed (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), s. 16(1), sch. 4 para. 11(2)(b) (with s. 9)

Extension of periods in which certain authorities may respond
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 6 para. 5 repealed (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), s. 16(1), sch. 4 para. 11(2)(c) (with s. 9)

Commissioner's ability to take account of impact of coronavirus
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 6 para. 6 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(6)(a), 11(2) (with sch. para. 2)

Giving notice electronically
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 6 para. 7 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

PART 3 Duties in respect of reports and other documents

Power to postpone publication and laying of reports
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Sch. 6 para. 8 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Power to publish or make available documents for inspection electronically
9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 6 para. 9 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Resumption of duties in relation to reports and documents
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 6 para. 10 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

PART 4 Local authority meetings

Introductory
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Sch. 6 para. 11 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(b)

Interpretation
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Sch. 6 para. 12 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(b)

Grounds for exclusion of the public from meetings of local authorities
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Sch. 6 para. 13 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(6)(b), 11(2)

Photographic copies of documents in respect of meetings of local authorities
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Sch. 6 para. 14 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(b)

PART 5 Duties under the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000
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Sch. 6 para. 15 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(6)(c), 11(2)

SCHEDULE 7 Other measures in response to coronavirus
(introduced by section 8)

Social security
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Sch. 7 para. 1 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(7)(a), 11(2)
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Sch. 7 para. 2 expires (29.9.2020) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/249), regs. 1, 2(b)(ii)
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Sch. 7 para. 3 expires (29.9.2020) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/249), regs. 1, 2(b)(ii)
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Sch. 7 para. 4 expires (29.9.2020) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/249), regs. 1, 2(b)(ii)
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Sch. 7 para. 5 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(7)(a), 11(2)

Irritancy clauses in commercial leases: non-payment of rent or other sums due
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Sch. 7 para. 6 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(c)
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 7 para. 7 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(c)

Duration of planning permission
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 7 para. 8 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
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Sch. 7 para. 9 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 7 para. 10 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Electronic delivery of copy of deed to Registers of Scotland
11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 7 para. 11 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
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Sch. 7 para. 12 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 7 para. 13 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 7 para. 14 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

Land registration: period of effect of advance notice
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 7 paras. 15-18 expire (30.3.2021) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry and Suspension of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/93), regs. 1, 2(b)(i) (with reg. 5)
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18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 7 para. 19 expires (30.6.2021) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/214), regs. 1, 2(a)

Anatomy Act 1984: extension of periods
20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 7 paras. 20-22 expire (30.3.2021) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry and Suspension of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/93), regs. 1, 2(b)(ii)
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22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scrutiny of subordinate legislation in urgent cases
23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 7 paras. 23-30 expire (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(7)(b), 11(2)
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25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Business improvement districts: extension of certain arrangements
31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 7 para. 31 expires (30.6.2021) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/214), regs. 1, 2(b)

Muirburn
32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 7 para. 32 expires (30.3.2021) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry and Suspension of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/93), regs. 1, 2(b)(iii)
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Sch. 7 para. 33 expires (30.3.2021) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry and Suspension of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/93), regs. 1, 2(b)(iii)