http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2026/11/section/4European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2026enStatute Law Database2026-05-23Expert Participation2026-04-16 European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 4European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 14(2) 4 1 So far as it is possible to do so, the following must be read and given effect in a way which is compatible with the Charter Articles— a words in an Act of the Scottish Parliament to which section 6 applies, b words in subordinate legislation to which section 7 applies. 2 This section does not affect the validity, continuing operation or enforcement of any incompatible subordinate legislation made by virtue of an Act of the Scottish Parliament if (disregarding any possibility of revocation) the Act or words in another enactment to which neither section 6 nor 7 apply prevents removal of the incompatibility. S. 4 in force at 15.10.2026, see s. 14(2)