EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel and Operator Liability) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (“the International Travel Regulations”).

Regulation 2(2) amends the International Travel Regulations to make electronic certification issued by NHS Scotland a form of proof of vaccination for the purposes of the definition of “eligible vaccinated arrival” in regulation 3 of the International Travel Regulations.

Regulation 2(3) corrects an error in paragraph 10(2) of schedule 4 of the International Travel Regulations by updating an exemption applicable to members of aircraft crew where they have travelled to the United Kingdom in the course of their work or are otherwise required to travel to the United Kingdom for work purposes.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument.