PART 1

ALIGNMENT WITH EU LAW

Purpose of maintaining and advancing standards
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1
The purpose of section 1(1) is, among other things, to contribute towards maintaining and advancing standards in relation to the following matters—
a
environmental protection,
b
animal health and welfare,
c
plant health,
d
equality, non-discrimination and human rights,
e
social protection.
2
When using the power under section 1(1), the Scottish Ministers must have due regard to the purpose referred to in subsection (1).
3
In subsection (1)(a), “environmental protection” has the meaning given by section 45(1).
S. 2 in force at 29.3.2021 by S.S.I. 2021/141, reg. 2, sch.