Succession (Scotland) Act 2016, Introductory Text is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 17 June 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 28th January 2016 and received Royal Assent on 3rd March 2016
An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about succession; to make provision about liferents; to amend the Trusts (Scotland) Act 1921; and for connected purposes.
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