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<Text>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make such provision as they consider necessary or expedient in consequence of a declaration of incompatibility.</Text>
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<Text>Regulations made under subsection (1) may modify any enactment other than this Act.</Text>
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<Text>Regulations made under subsection (1) may not create, widen the scope of, or increase the penalty for, a criminal offence.</Text>
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