This Order brings into force certain provisions of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (“the Act”).

It commences from 13th November 2015 the provisions of the Act set out in the table in the Schedule, for limited purposes where specified. The relevant provisions contain Ministerial powers to make subordinate legislation and issue guidance.

The Bill for the Act received Royal Assent on 24th July 2015. Sections 141, 142, 143, 145 and 146 came into force the following day.