Prospective
7Functions of relevant public authoritiesS
(1)The Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 is modified as follows.
(2)After section 2C (as inserted by section 6(2)) insert—
“Functions of relevant public authoritiesS
2DDuties of relevant public authorities relating to Gaelic language and culture
In exercising its functions, a relevant public authority must have regard to—
(a)promoting, facilitating and supporting the use of the Gaelic language,
(b)developing and encouraging Gaelic culture.
2EPower for Scottish Ministers to give guidance
(1)The Scottish Ministers may give guidance to relevant public authorities relating to their duties under section 2D.
(2)In preparing guidance under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must have regard to the principle that the Gaelic and English languages should be accorded equal respect.
(3)In preparing guidance under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—
(a)the Bòrd, and
(b)such other persons as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.
(4)The Scottish Ministers must publish the results of the consultation undertaken under subsection (3).
(5)A relevant public authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Scottish Ministers under subsection (1).
(6)The Scottish Ministers must publish any guidance given under this section.
2FPower for Scottish Ministers to give directions
(1)The Scottish Ministers may, after consulting with a relevant public authority, give a direction to that authority relating to its duties under section 2D.
(2)The Scottish Ministers—
(a)may vary or revoke, and
(b)must publish,
a direction given under this section.
(3)A relevant public authority must comply with a direction given to it under this section.”.
Commencement Information
I1S. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 48(2)