Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005

[F1 2E Power for Scottish Ministers to give guidance S

(1) The Scottish Ministers may give guidance to relevant public authorities relating to their duties under section 2D.

(2) In preparing guidance under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must have regard to the principle that the Gaelic and English languages should be accorded equal respect.

(3) In preparing guidance under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

(a) the Bòrd, and

(b) such other persons as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.

(4) The Scottish Ministers must publish the results of the consultation undertaken under subsection (3).

(5) A relevant public authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Scottish Ministers under subsection (1).

(6) The Scottish Ministers must publish any guidance given under this section.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 2D-2F and cross-heading inserted (30.11.2025) by Scottish Languages Act 2025 (asp 10), ss. 7(2), 48(2); S.S.I. 2025/348, reg. 2, sch.