(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends a number of statutory instruments in consequence of the National Library of Scotland Act 2012. Amongst other things, that Act changes the name of the body corporate known as “The Trustees of the National Library of Scotland” to the “National Library of Scotland” (or “Leabharlann Nàiseanta na h-Alba”) and repeals the National Library of Scotland Act 1925 (c.73).
Article 2 revokes redundant provisions amending the National Library of Scotland Act 1925 from the Scotland Act 1998 (Consequential Modifications) (No. 2) Order 1999.
Article 3 updates a reference to “The Trustees of the National Library of Scotland” in the Protection of Charities Assets (Exemption) (Scotland) Order 2006.
Article 4 simplifies references to “the authorities controlling the National Library of Scotland” in the Scottish Statutory Instruments Regulations 2011.
Article 5 updates a reference to “The Trustees of the National Library of Scotland” in the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012.