This Order brings into force on 23rd October 2002 the sections of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (“the Act”) not brought into force on Royal Assent. The Act received Royal Assent on 23rd April 2002. Sections 1, 23, 24, 26(2) and 27 and Schedule 1 came into force on Royal Assent.

The Order also revokes the Scotland Act 1998 (Transitory and Transitional Provisions) (Complaints of Maladministration) Order 1999. Article 3 of that Order provides that, unless previously revoked by the Secretary of State, it shall cease to have effect on the day appointed by or under an Act of the Scottish Parliament.