16Effect of repeal on existing rightsS
(1)This section applies where an Act of the Scottish Parliament or a Scottish instrument—
(a)repeals an Act of the Scottish Parliament, or
(b)revokes a Scottish instrument.
(2)The repeal or revocation does not affect any investigation, legal proceeding or remedy that relates to an existing right.
(3)Any investigation, legal proceeding or remedy that relates to an existing right may be instituted, continued or enforced as if the Act had not been repealed or, as the case may be, the instrument had not been revoked.
(4)In this section “existing right” means a right, interest, title, immunity, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued or incurred under the repealed Act or revoked instrument.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 15-17 applied (7.4.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), ss. 11(2), 17(1)
C2Ss. 15-17 applied (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), ss. 8(2), 16(1)
C3Ss. 15-17 applied (1.9.2022) by Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022 (asp 8), ss. 51(2), 59(1)
C4Ss. 15-17 applied (28.10.2022) by Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 (asp 10), ss. 6(2), 13(1)