Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020
2020 asp 7
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
An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision in connection with coronavirus; and for connected purposes.
PART 1 SMain provisions
Key expressionS
1Meaning of “coronavirus”S
[F1In this Act, “” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 1 expires in part (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 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
Eviction from dwelling-housesS
F22Eviction from dwelling-housesS
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Textual Amendments
F2S. 2 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
Protection for debtorsS
F33Temporary extension of moratoriums on diligenceS
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Textual Amendments
F3S. 3 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
F4...S
Textual Amendments
F4S. 4 and cross-heading repealed (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 8(1), 11(1) (with sch.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)
F44Children and vulnerable adultsS
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JusticeS
F55JusticeS
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Textual Amendments
F5S. 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 licensingS
F66Alcohol licensingS
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Textual Amendments
F6S. 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 bodiesS
F77Functioning of public bodiesS
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Textual Amendments
F7S. 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 coronavirusS
F88Other measures in response to coronavirusS
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Textual Amendments
F8S. 8 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
PART 2SSupporting provisions
9Advancement of equality and non-discriminationS
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.
10Subordinate legislation making powersS
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.
11Power to suspend and revive provisionsS
(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.
12ExpiryS
(1)Part 1 expires [F9at the end of [F1030 September 2022]].
(2)Subsection (1) is subject to section 13.
[F11(3)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations amend subsection (1) so as to replace “31 March 2022” with “30 September 2022”.]
(5)Regulations under subsection (3) are subject to the affirmative procedure.
(6)[F12At 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.
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F13(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.
Textual Amendments
F9Words in s. 12(1) substituted (5.8.2021) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 1(2), 11(2)
F10Words 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)
F11S. 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)
F12Words in s. 12(6) substituted (5.8.2021) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 8(2), 11(2)
13Power to bring forward expiryS
(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.
(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.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2S. 13(1) modified (5.8.2021) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(9), 11(2)
14Power to amend Act in consequence of amendments to subordinate legislationS
(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.
15Reports by the Scottish Ministers on status of provisionsS
(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.
[F1415AReviews: information about domestic abuseS
(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).]
Textual Amendments
F14S. 15A inserted (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), ss. 13(3), 16(1)
16Ancillary provisionS
(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.
17CommencementS
(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.
18Short titleS
The short title of this Act is the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020.
SCHEDULE 1SEviction from dwelling-houses
(introduced by section 2)
Private residential tenancies: eviction grounds to be discretionaryS
F151S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F15Sch. 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 periodsS
F162S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F16Sch. 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 discretionaryS
F173S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F17Sch. 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 periodsS
F184S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F18Sch. 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 discretionaryS
F195S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F19Sch. 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 periodsS
F206S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 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 periodsS
F207S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 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)
Power to modify notice periodsS
F208S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 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)
Consequential modifications in relation to prescribed formsS
F209S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 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)
Errors in noticesS
F2010S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 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)
SCHEDULE 2STemporary extension of moratoriums on diligence
(introduced by section 3)
1SThe Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 applies in accordance with the modifications in this schedule.
F212S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F21Sch. 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)
F223S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F22sch. 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)
F234S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F23Sch. 2 para. 4 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
SCHEDULE 3SChildren and vulnerable adults
(introduced by section 4)
F24...S
Textual Amendments
F24Sch. 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)
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F24S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCHEDULE 4SJustice
(introduced by section 5)
F25PART 1SCourts and tribunals: conduct of business by electronic means
Textual Amendments
F25Sch. 4 Pt. 1 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
F25Electronic signatures and transmission of documentsS
F251S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F25Intimation, etc. on Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service websiteS
F251AS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F25Suspension of requirements for physical attendanceS
F252S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F25Attendance by electronic meansS
F253S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F25Further provision about attendance by electronic meansS
F254S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F25Publication of directions and guidanceS
F255S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F25Interpretation of PartS
F256S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F26PART 2SFiscal fines
Textual Amendments
F26Sch. 4 Pt. 2 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
F26Fixed penalty: conditional offer by procurator fiscalS
F267S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F27PART 3SCases beginning with an appearance from custody
Textual Amendments
F27Sch. 4 Pt. 3 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
F27Ability to take case in any sheriff courtS
F278S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F27Paragraph 8: supporting provisionS
F279S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F28PART 4SExtension of time limits
Textual Amendments
F28Sch. 4 Pt. 4 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
F28Criminal proceedings: extension of time limitsS
F2810S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 5SEvidence
Exceptions to the rule that hearsay evidence is inadmissibleS
F2911S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F29Sch. 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 6SCommunity orders
Community payback orders: extension of unpaid work or other activity requirementsS
F3012S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F30Sch. 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 activityS
F3113S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F31Sch. 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: postponementS
F3214S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F32Sch. 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: variationS
F3315S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F33Sch. 4 para. 15 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
Community orders: interpretationS
F3416S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F34Sch. 4 para. 16 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
PART 7SParole Board
Chairing of the Parole BoardS
F3517S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F35Sch. 4 para. 17 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
Modifications of the Parole Board RulesS
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F37(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F38(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F39(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F40(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F36Sch. 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
F37Sch. 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)
F38Sch. 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
F41PART 8SRelease of prisoners
Textual Amendments
F41Sch. 4 Pt. 8 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
F41Early release of prisonersS
F4119S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F41Regulations under paragraph 19: procedure and expiryS
F4120S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F42PART 9SLegal aid
Textual Amendments
F42Sch. 4 Pt. 9 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
F42Assessment of claims for interim payment of fees and outlaysS
F4221S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F42Recovery of overpayment of interim fees or outlays paid to firmsS
F4222S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F42Payment of interim fees for civil legal aid to counselS
F4223S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCHEDULE 5SAlcohol licensing
(introduced by section 6)
Requirement to hold a hearingS
F431S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F43Sch. 5 para. 1 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
Premises licencesS
F442S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F44Sch. 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 holdersS
F453S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F45Sch. 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.S
F464S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F46Sch. 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 OfficersS
F475S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F47Sch. 5 para. 5 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
Notifications by the chief constableS
F486S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F48Sch. 5 para. 6 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
InterpretationS
F497S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F49Sch. 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 2007S
F508S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F50Sch. 5 para. 8 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
SCHEDULE 6SFunctioning of public bodies
(introduced by section 7)
PART 1SLicensing other than alcohol licensing
Modifications of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 etc.S
F511S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F51Sch. 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 2SFreedom of information
InterpretationS
F522S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F52Sch. 6 para. 2 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
Time periods for responding to requestsS
F533S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F53Sch. 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)
F544S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F54Sch. 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 respondS
F555S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F55Sch. 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 coronavirusS
F566S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F56Sch. 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 electronicallyS
F577S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F57Sch. 6 para. 7 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
PART 3SDuties in respect of reports and other documents
Power to postpone publication and laying of reportsS
F588S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F58Sch. 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 electronicallyS
F599S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F59Sch. 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 documentsS
F6010S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F60Sch. 6 para. 10 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
PART 4SLocal authority meetings
IntroductoryS
F6111S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F61Sch. 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)
InterpretationS
F6212S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F62Sch. 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 authoritiesS
F6313S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F63Sch. 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 authoritiesS
F6414S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F64Sch. 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 5SDuties under the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000
F6515S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F65Sch. 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 7SOther measures in response to coronavirus
(introduced by section 8)
Social securityS
F661S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F66Sch. 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)
F672S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F67Sch. 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)
F683S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F68Sch. 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)
F694S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F69Sch. 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)
F705S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F70Sch. 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 dueS
F716S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F71Sch. 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)
F727S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F72Sch. 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 permissionS
F738S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F73Sch. 7 para. 8 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
F749S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F74Sch. 7 para. 9 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
F7510S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F75Sch. 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 ScotlandS
F7611S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F76Sch. 7 para. 11 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
F7712S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F77Sch. 7 para. 12 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
F7813S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F78Sch. 7 para. 13 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
F7914S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F79Sch. 7 para. 14 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)
Land registration: period of effect of advance noticeS
F8015S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F80Sch. 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)
F8016S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F80Sch. 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)
F8017S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F80Sch. 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)
F8018S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F80Sch. 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)
F8119S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
Anatomy Act 1984: extension of periodsS
F8220S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F82Sch. 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)
F8221S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F82Sch. 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)
F8222S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F82Sch. 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)
Scrutiny of subordinate legislation in urgent casesS
F8323S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F83Sch. 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)
F8324S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F83Sch. 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)
F8325S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F83Sch. 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)
F8326S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F83Sch. 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)
F8327S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F83Sch. 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)
F8328S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F83Sch. 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)
F8329S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F83Sch. 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)
F8330S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F83Sch. 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)
Business improvement districts: extension of certain arrangementsS
F8431S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
MuirburnS
F8532S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F85Sch. 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)
F8633S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F86Sch. 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)