Explanatory Notes

Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010

2010 asp 10

3 June 2010

The Act - Background

Part 1: Interpretation

Section 24 - Meaning of words and expressions used in instruments

48.The section provides that, where a word or expression is used in a Scottish instrument, it has the same meaning as given in the ASP under which it was made. This replicates the provision in paragraph 8 of Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Order.