Citation and commencement1

This Order may be cited as the Charities (Designated Religious Bodies) (Scotland) Order 1993 and shall come into force on 7th December 1993.

Interpretation2

In this Order–

  • “the Act” means the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990; and

  • “recognised body” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Act.

Designated Religious Bodies3

The Secretary of State hereby designates for the purposes of section 3 of the Act the recognised bodies which are specified in the Schedule to this Order.

Fraser of CarmyllieMinister of State, Scottish OfficeSt Andrew’s House,Edinburgh