Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020

PART 1 — Main provisions

Key expression

Meaning of “coronavirus”

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In this Act, “coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Eviction from dwelling-houses

Eviction from dwelling-houses

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Protection for debtors

Temporary extension of moratoriums on diligence

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Children and vulnerable adults

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Justice

Justice

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Alcohol licensing

Alcohol licensing

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Public bodies

Functioning of public bodies

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Other measures in response to coronavirus

Other measures in response to coronavirus

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PART 2 — Supporting provisions

Advancement of equality and non-discrimination

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In exercising a function conferred by virtue of Part 1 (including a function of making subordinate legislation), the Scottish Ministers must have regard to opportunities to advance equality and non-discrimination.

Subordinate legislation making powers

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Any power to make subordinate legislation conferred by virtue of Part 1 includes power to make—

• (a) incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision,

• (b) different provision for different purposes or areas.

Power to suspend and revive provisions

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• (1) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations—

• (a) suspend the operation of any provision of Part 1,

• (b) revive the operation of a provision so suspended.

• (2) Sections 15 to 17 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 apply to the suspension of a provision by regulations under subsection (1)(a) as if the provision had been repealed by an Act.

• (3) The powers in subsection (1) may be exercised more than once in relation to the same provision.

• (4) Regulations under this section—

• (a) may make different provision for different purposes or areas,

• (b) may make transitional, transitory or saving provision.

• (5) Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.

Expiry

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• (1) Part 1 expires at the end of 30 September 2022.

• (2) Subsection (1) is subject to section 13.

• (3) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations amend subsection (1) so as to replace “31 March 2022” with “30 September 2022”.

• (5) Regulations under subsection (3) are subject to the affirmative procedure.

• (6) At the same time as laying a draft Scottish statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) before the Scottish Parliament in accordance with section 29(2) of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, the Scottish Ministers must lay before the Parliament a statement of their reasons why the regulations should be made.

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• (9) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the expiry under subsection (1) of any provision of this Act.

• (10) Regulations under subsection (9)—

• (a) may make different provision for different purposes or areas,

• (b) are subject to the negative procedure.

Power to bring forward expiry

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• (1) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations provide that any provision of Part 1—

• (a) does not expire at the time when it would otherwise expire (whether by virtue of section 12 or previous regulations under this section), and

• (b) expires instead at such earlier time as is specified in the regulations.

• (2) Regulations under this section—

• (a) may make different provision for different purposes or areas,

• (b) may make transitional, transitory or saving provision.

• (3) Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.

Power to amend Act in consequence of amendments to subordinate legislation

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• (1) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify any provision of this Act which modifies the effect of a provision of subordinate legislation.

• (2) The power in subsection (1) may be exercised only if the modification is necessary in consequence of the modification of the provision of the subordinate legislation by other subordinate legislation.

• (3) Regulations under subsection (1) may make transitional, transitory or saving provision.

• (4) Regulations under subsection (1) must be laid before the Scottish Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after they have been made.

• (5) Regulations under subsection (1) cease to have effect at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which they are made unless, during that period, they are approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

• (6) In calculating the period of 28 days for the purpose of subsection (5), no account is to be taken of any period during which the Scottish Parliament is—

• (a) in recess for more than 4 days, or

• (b) dissolved.

• (7) If regulations cease to have effect as a result of subsection (5), that does not—

• (a) affect the validity of anything previously done under them, or

• (b) prevent the making of new regulations.

Reports by the Scottish Ministers on status of provisions

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• (1) The Scottish Ministers must, in respect of each reporting period—

• (a) undertake a review of the operation of the provisions of Part 1 with a view to considering whether those provisions remain necessary, and

• (b) prepare a report on that review.

• (2) A report prepared under subsection (1) must—

• (a) set out how any powers conferred by the provisions of Part 1 have been exercised, and

• (b) include—

• (i) the status of the provisions of Part 1 (whether or not any power under a provision has been exercised), and

• (ii) a statement that the Scottish Ministers are satisfied that the status of those provisions is appropriate.

• (3) The references in subsection (2) to the “status” of a provision are to—

• (a) whether the provision is in force at the end of the reporting period, and

• (b) whether any power under the following provisions has been exercised by the Scottish Ministers in relation to it during that period (and, if so, which and how)—

• (i) section 11 (regulations suspending or reviving provision),

• (ii) section 13 (regulations altering expiry date of provision),

• (iii) section 17(2) (regulations bringing provision into force).

• (4) Each of the following is a “reporting period”—

• (a) the period beginning with the day after Royal Assent and ending on 31 May 2020,

• (b) each successive period of 2 months that ends during the period before Part 1 of this Act expires by virtue of section 12(1).

• (5) The Scottish Ministers must lay each report prepared under subsection (1) before the Scottish Parliament no later than 14 days after the end of a reporting period.

Ancillary provision

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• (1) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make any incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision they consider appropriate for the purposes of, or in connection with, or for giving full effect to this Act or any provision made under it.

• (2) Without prejudice to section 6 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, the Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify any regulations made under subsection (1) in consequence of—

• (a) the exercise of a power under section 11,

• (b) the expiry of a provision of this Act under section 12,

• (c) the exercise of a power under section 13.

• (3) Regulations under subsection (2) may make transitional, transitory or saving provision.

• (4) Regulations under this section—

• (a) may modify the effect of any enactment (including this Act),

• (b) are subject to the negative procedure.

Commencement

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• (1) This Act comes into force on the day after Royal Assent, subject to subsection (2).

• (2) Paragraph 11(1) of schedule 3 (and section 4 so far as it relates to that paragraph) comes into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations appoint.

• (3) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.

Short title

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The short title of this Act is the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020.

SCHEDULE 1

Private residential tenancies: eviction grounds to be discretionary

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Private residential tenancies: extension of notice periods

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Assured tenancies: eviction grounds to be discretionary

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Assured tenancies: extension of notice periods

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Tenancies under the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984: eviction grounds to be discretionary

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Tenancies under the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984: extension of notice periods

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Scottish secure tenancies: extension of notice periods

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Power to modify notice periods

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Consequential modifications in relation to prescribed forms

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Errors in notices

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SCHEDULE 2

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The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 applies in accordance with the modifications in this schedule.

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SCHEDULE 3

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Requirements as to members of children’s hearings

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Child assessment and child protection orders

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• (1) The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”) applies in accordance with the modifications in sub-paragraphs (2) to (6).

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• (3) The 2011 Act has effect as if sections 45 to 47 (review of child protection order at two working days) were repealed.

• (4) Section 48(3) (period within which application for variation or termination of child protection order may be made) has effect as if for paragraphs (a) and (b) there were substituted

within the period beginning on the day on which the order is made and ending on the seventh working day after— (a) where the child has been removed to a place of safety by virtue of an authorisation of the type mentioned in section 37(2)(b), the day on which the child was so removed, (b) in any other case, the day on which the order was made.

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• (5) Section 51 (determination of application under section 48) has effect as if—

• (a) in subsection (3) after “determined” there were inserted “ as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event ”,

• (b) subsection (4) were repealed.

• (6) Section 53(4) (power of Principal Reporter to terminate or vary child protection order) has effect as if paragraph (a), and the word “or” immediately following that paragraph, were repealed.

• (7) The modifications in sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) do not apply in relation to a child protection order (within the meaning of section 202 of the 2011 Act) made before the day on which those sub-paragraphs come into force.

Maximum period for which compulsory supervision order has effect

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• (1) The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”) applies in accordance with the modifications in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).

• (2) Section 83 (meaning of “compulsory supervision order”) has effect as if—

• (a) in subsection (7), after paragraph (b) there were inserted—

(c) where the order has, by virtue of subsection (7A), not ceased to have effect under paragraph (a)(i) or (b)(i), whichever of the following first occurs— (i) the day 6 months after the day on which the order would, but for subsection (7A), have ceased to have effect, (ii) the day on which the child attains the age of 18 years.

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• (b) after that subsection there were inserted—

(7A) An order is not to cease to have effect under subsection (7)(a)(i) or, as the case may be, (b)(i) if, at the time when the order would (but for this subsection) cease to have effect, a children's hearing to review the order— (a) has not been arranged under section 137(2), or (b) has been arranged under that section but a children's hearing has not yet made a decision under section 138(3) in relation to the review.

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• (3) Section 133 (Principal Reporter's duty to initiate review) has effect as if—

• (a) the existing text were subsection (1),

• (b) in that subsection—

• (i) in paragraph (a), for “the order will expire within” there were substituted “ the original expiry date of the order falls within the next ”,

• (ii) in paragraph (b), for “it expires” there were substituted “ the original expiry date ”,

• (c) after that subsection there were inserted—

(2) Where a compulsory supervision order would, but for section 83(7A), cease to have effect on the original expiry date, the Principal Reporter must initiate a review of the order as soon as practicable after the original expiry date (unless the order will otherwise be reviewed before the order ceases to have effect under section 83(7)(c)). (3) In this section, the “original expiry date” is the date on which the compulsory supervision order would, but for section 83(7A), cease to have effect.

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• (4) The modifications in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply in relation to—

• (a) a compulsory supervision order which is in effect on the day before this paragraph comes into force, and

• (b) a compulsory supervision order made on or after the day on which this paragraph comes into force.

• (5) In sub-paragraph (4), “compulsory supervision order” has the meaning given by section 202 of the 2011 Act.

Maximum period for which interim compulsory supervision order or interim variation of compulsory supervision order has effect

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• (1) The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”) applies in accordance with the modifications in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).

• (2) Section 86(3) (period for which interim compulsory supervision order has effect) has effect as if—

• (a) in paragraph (d), for the words from “the period” to the end there were substituted

whichever is the longer of— (i) the period of 44 days beginning on the day on which the order is made, or (ii) where the order is made by a sheriff, such other period of days beginning on that day as the sheriff may specify,

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• (b) in paragraph (e), for the words from “the period” to the end there were substituted

whichever is the longer of— (i) the period of 44 days beginning on the day on which the order is extended, or (ii) such other period of days beginning on that day as the sheriff may specify.

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• (3) Section 140(4) (period for which interim variation of compulsory supervision order has effect) has effect as if in paragraph (d) for the words from “the period” to the end there were substituted

whichever is the longer of— (i) the period of 44 days beginning on the day on which the order is varied, or (ii) where the order is made by a sheriff, such other period of days beginning on that day as the sheriff may specify.

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• (4) The—

• (a) modifications in sub-paragraph (2)—

• (i) do not apply in relation to interim compulsory supervision orders made or extended (or extended and varied) before the day on which that sub-paragraph comes into force,

• (ii) do apply in relation to interim compulsory supervision orders made before that day but extended (or extended or varied) on or after that day,

• (b) modification in sub-paragraph (3) does not apply in relation to interim variations of compulsory supervision orders where the variations were made before the day on which that sub-paragraph comes into force.

• (5) In sub-paragraph (4), “compulsory supervision order”, “interim compulsory supervision order” and “interim variation” have the meanings given by section 202 of the 2011 Act.

Period within which children’s hearing must be held in certain cases

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• (1) The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”) applies in accordance with the modifications in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).

• (2) Section 109(7) (period within which children's hearing must take place following making of interim compulsory supervision order specifying child reside at place of safety) has effect as if for “third day” there were substituted “ seventh day ”.

• (3) Section 137(3) (period within which children's hearing must take place following transfer of child in case of urgent necessity) has effect as if for “3 working days” there were substituted “ 7 working days ”.

• (4) The modification in—

• (a) sub-paragraph (2) does not apply in relation to an interim compulsory supervision order made under section 109(3) or (5) of the 2011 Act before the day on which that sub-paragraph comes into force,

• (b) sub-paragraph (3) does not apply in relation to a transfer of a child under section 143 of that Act which occurred before the day on which that sub-paragraph comes into force.

• (5) In sub-paragraph (4), “interim compulsory supervision order” has the meaning given by section 202 of the 2011 Act.

Children in secure accommodation

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Modification of certain time limits for making and determination of appeals etc.

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• (1) The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 applies in accordance with the modifications in sub-paragraphs (2) to (8).

• (2) Section 154(5) (period for making appeal to sheriff against decision of children's hearing) has effect as if for “21 days” there were substituted “ 42 days ”.

• (3) Section 157 (time limits for disposal of appeals) has effect as if—

• (a) in subsection (2), for “3 days” there were substituted “ 7 days ”,

• (b) subsection (3) were repealed.

• (4) Section 160(6) (periods for making and determination of appeal to sheriff against relevant person determination) has effect as if—

• (a) in paragraph (a), for “7 days” there were substituted “ 21 days ”,

• (b) in paragraph (b), for “3 days” there were substituted “ 7 days ”.

• (5) Section 161(6) (periods for making and determination of appeal to sheriff against decision affecting contact or permanence order) has effect as if—

• (a) in paragraph (a), for “21 days” there were substituted “ 42 days ”,

• (b) in paragraph (b), for “3 days” there were substituted “ 7 days ”.

• (6) Section 163(8) (period for making children's hearings appeals to sheriff principal and Court of Session) has effect as if for “28 days” there were substituted “ 56 days ”.

• (7) Section 164(4) (period for making relevant person appeals to sheriff principal and Court of Session) has effect as if for “28 days” there were substituted “ 56 days ”.

• (8) Section 165(4) (period for making contact and permanence order appeals to sheriff principal and Court of Session) has effect as if for “28 days” there were substituted “ 56 days ”.

• (9) The Act of Sederunt (Child Care and Maintenance Rules) 1997 (S.I. 1997/291) applies in accordance with the modification in sub-paragraph (10).

• (10) Rule 3.45(1) (period for Principal Reporter to make certain applications to sheriff) has effect as if for “7 days” there were substituted “ 14 days ”.

• (11) The Secure Accommodation (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/205) apply in accordance with the modification in sub-paragraph (12).

• (12) Regulation 11A(2)(b) (period for disposal of appeal against decision to detain child in secure accommodation) has effect as if for “3 days” there were substituted “ 7 days ”.

• (13) The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Implementation of Secure Accommodation Authorisation) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/212) apply in accordance with the modification in sub-paragraph (14).

• (14) Regulation 11(2) (period for making and determination of appeal against decision of chief social worker) has effect as if—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (a), for “21 days” there were substituted “ 42 days ”,

• (b) in sub-paragraph (b), for “3 days” there were substituted “ 7 days ”.

• (15) The modifications in sub-paragraphs (2) to (8), (12) and (14) do not apply in relation to appeals against decisions or determinations made before the day on which this paragraph comes into force.

Attendance at children’s hearing

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• (1) The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Rules of Procedure in Children's Hearings) Rules 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/194) apply in accordance with the modifications in this paragraph.

• (2) Rule 19 (further provision in relation to the attendance of the child and relevant person at a children's hearing or pre-hearing panel) has effect as if—

• (a) after paragraph (1) there were inserted—

(1A) Paragraph (2) applies where the Reporter has been advised that— (a) a person (other than a person mentioned in paragraph (1))— (i) mentioned in section 78(1) of the Act wishes to attend a pre-hearing panel or children's hearing or part of a children's hearing, or (ii) is due to attend a pre-hearing panel or children's hearing or part of a children's hearing by virtue of section 78(2) of the Act, and (b) the person is unable to attend because of a reason relating to coronavirus.

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• (b) in paragraph (2), after “the individual in question,”, in each place where it occurs, there were inserted “ or person mentioned in paragraph (1A) ”,

• (c) after paragraph (2) there were inserted—

(3) In paragraph (1A)(b), “coronavirus” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020.

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Authentication of children’s hearings documents

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• (1) The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Rules of Procedure in Children's Hearings) Rules 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/194) apply in accordance with the modification in this paragraph.

• (2) Rule 98(1) (signature of chairing member to be sufficient authentication) has effect as if at the end there were inserted “or by the Reporter”.

Looked after children

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• (1) The Looked After Children (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/210) (“the 2009 Regulations”) apply in accordance with the modifications in sub-paragraphs (2) to (9).

• (2) Regulation 20(2)(c) (functions of the fostering panel) has effect as if the words “, subject to the placement limit set out in regulation 27A” were repealed.

• (3) Regulation 22(5)(d) (approval of foster carers) has effect as if the words “, subject to the placement limit set out in regulation 27A” were repealed.

• (4) Regulation 27 (placement of child with foster carer) has effect as if—

• (a) paragraph (1)(c) were repealed,

• (b) after paragraph (2) there were inserted—

(2A) But a local authority may place a child with a foster carer where the terms of the foster carer's approval regarding the number of children the foster carer may have in their care at any one time are not consistent with the placement, if the authority— (a) considers that it is necessary to do so for a reason relating to coronavirus, and (b) is otherwise satisfied as to the matters mentioned in paragraph (2).

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• (c) after paragraph (4) there were inserted—

(5) In paragraph (2A), “coronavirus” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020.

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• (5) The 2009 Regulations have effect as if regulation 27A (foster carer placement limit) were repealed.

• (6) Regulation 36(1) (emergency placement with carer) has effect as if for “3” there were substituted “ 5 ”.

• (7) Regulation 38 (review of emergency placement) has effect as if—

• (a) in paragraph (2), for “3” there were substituted “ 5 ”,

• (b) after paragraph (3) there were inserted—

(3A) A local authority need not carry out a review under paragraph (2) within the period of days mentioned in that paragraph if the authority's Chief Social Work Officer is satisfied that— (a) placement is in the best interests of the child, (b) placement of the child with that carer is in the best interests of the child, and (c) it is not reasonably practicable for the authority to carry out the review within that period. (3B) Where a local authority, in reliance on paragraph (3A), does not carry out a review under paragraph (2) within the period of days mentioned in paragraph (2), the authority must carry out the review as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of that period. (3C) In paragraph (3A), “the Chief Social Work Officer”, in relation to a local authority, means the official appointed by the authority under section 3(1) of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968.

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• (8) Regulation 39 (extension of emergency placement) has effect as if—

• (a) in paragraph (1), for “12” there were substituted “ 24 ”,

• (b) in paragraph (2), for “12” there were substituted “ 24 ”,

• (c) in paragraph (3), for “6” there were substituted “ 12 ”.

• (9) Regulation 45 (review of child's case) has effect as if—

• (a) in paragraph (2), after “paragraphs” there were inserted “ (2A), ”,

• (b) after that paragraph there were inserted—

(2A) Where the child has been placed with a kinship carer in accordance with regulation 11, the local authority must, by complying with the requirements in paragraph (5), carry out the following reviews of the child's case— (a) a first review within 3 months of the placement, (b) thereafter subsequent reviews within 6 months from the date of the previous review.

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• (c) in paragraph (4), after “(2)” there were inserted “ , (2A) ”.

• (10) The modifications in—

• (a) sub-paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) do not apply in relation to a child placed under regulation 36(1) of the 2009 Regulations before the day on which this paragraph comes into force,

• (b) sub-paragraph (9) do not apply in relation to a child placed under regulation 11 of those Regulations before the day on which this paragraph comes into force.

PART 2 — Vulnerable adults

Care of adults with incapacity

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• (2) The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 has effect as if section 58A (application of Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 to guardianship orders) were modified by the insertion, after subsection (5), of the following—

(5A) The period mentioned in subsection (5) does not, unless it is an indefinite period, run during any period for which this subsection has effect. (5B) The guardianship order continues to have effect during any period for which subsection (5A) has effect. (5C) Nothing in subsection (5B) affects any other ground on which the order may cease to have effect.

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• (3) The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 has effect as if it were modified as follows—

• (a) in section 47 (authority of persons responsible for medical treatment) after subsection (2) there were inserted—

(2ZA) The period mentioned in subsection (2) does not run during any period for which this subsection has effect. (2ZB) The certificate continues to have effect during any period for which subsection (2ZA) has effect. (2ZC) Nothing in subsection (2ZB) affects any other ground on which the certificate may cease to have effect.

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• (b) in section 58 (disposal of application for guardianship order) after subsection (4) there were inserted—

(4A) The period mentioned in subsection (4) does not, unless it is an indefinite period, run during any period for which this subsection has effect. (4B) The order continues to have effect during any period for which subsection (4A) has effect. (4C) Nothing in subsection (4B) affects any other ground on which the order may cease to have effect.

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• (c) in section 60 (renewal of guardianship order by sheriff) after subsection (4) there were inserted—

(4ZA) The period mentioned in section 58(4), as substituted by subsection (4)(b), does not, unless it is an indefinite period, run during any period for which this subsection has effect. (4ZB) The order continues to have effect during any period for which subsection (4ZA) has effect. (4ZC) Nothing in subsection (4ZB) affects any other ground on which the order may cease to have effect.

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SCHEDULE 4

PART 1 — Courts and tribunals: conduct of business by electronic means

Electronic signatures and transmission of documents

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Suspension of requirements for physical attendance

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Attendance by electronic means

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Further provision about attendance by electronic means

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Publication of directions and guidance

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Interpretation of Part

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PART 2 — Fiscal fines

Fixed penalty: conditional offer by procurator fiscal

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PART 3 — Cases beginning with an appearance from custody

Ability to take case in any sheriff court

8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paragraph 8: supporting provision

9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 4 — Extension of time limits

Criminal proceedings: extension of time limits

10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 5 — Evidence

Exceptions to the rule that hearsay evidence is inadmissible

11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 6 — Community orders

Community payback orders: extension of unpaid work or other activity requirements

12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Community payback orders: time limit for completion of unpaid work or other activity

13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Community orders: postponement

14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Community orders: variation

15

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Community orders: interpretation

16

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 7 — Parole Board

Chairing of the Parole Board

17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modifications of the Parole Board Rules

18

• (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 8 — Release of prisoners

Early release of prisoners

19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Regulations under paragraph 19: procedure and expiry

20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 9 — Legal aid

Assessment of claims for interim payment of fees and outlays

21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recovery of overpayment of interim fees or outlays paid to firms

22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Payment of interim fees for civil legal aid to counsel

23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCHEDULE 5

Requirement to hold a hearing

1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Premises licences

2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Personal licence holders

3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Licensing Boards etc.

4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modifications of duties of Licensing Standards Officers

5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notifications by the chief constable

6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interpretation

7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modifications of the Licensing (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2007

8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCHEDULE 6

PART 1 — Licensing other than alcohol licensing

Modifications of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 etc.

1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 2 — Freedom of information

Interpretation

2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Time periods for responding to requests

3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extension of periods in which certain authorities may respond

5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Commissioner’s ability to take account of impact of coronavirus

6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Giving notice electronically

7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 3 — Duties in respect of reports and other documents

Power to postpone publication and laying of reports

8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power to publish or make available documents for inspection electronically

9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Resumption of duties in relation to reports and documents

10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 4 — Local authority meetings

Introductory

11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interpretation

12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grounds for exclusion of the public from meetings of local authorities

13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Photographic copies of documents in respect of meetings of local authorities

14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 5 — Duties under the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000

15

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCHEDULE 7

Social security

1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Irritancy clauses in commercial leases: non-payment of rent or other sums due

6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Duration of planning permission

8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electronic delivery of copy of deed to Registers of Scotland

11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Land registration: period of effect of advance notice

15

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Anatomy Act 1984: extension of periods

20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scrutiny of subordinate legislation in urgent cases

23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Business improvement districts: extension of certain arrangements

31

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Muirburn

32

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Meaning of “coronavirus”

Advancement of equality and non-discrimination

Power to bring forward expiry

Private residential tenancies: eviction grounds to be discretionary

Private residential tenancies: extension of notice periods

Assured tenancies: eviction grounds to be discretionary

Assured tenancies: extension of notice periods

Tenancies under the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984: eviction grounds to be discretionary

Tenancies under the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984: extension of notice periods

Scottish secure tenancies: extension of notice periods

Power to modify notice periods

Consequential modifications in relation to prescribed forms

Errors in notices

Requirements as to members of children's hearings

Child assessment and child protection orders

Maximum period for which compulsory supervision order has effect

Maximum period for which interim compulsory supervision order or interim variation of compulsory supervision order has effect

Period within which children's hearing must be held in certain cases

Children in secure accommodation

Modification of certain time limits for making and determination of appeals etc.

Attendance at children's hearing

Authentication of children's hearings documents

Looked after children

Care of adults with incapacity

Electronic signatures and transmission of documents

Suspension of requirements for physical attendance

Attendance by electronic means

Further provision about attendance by electronic means

Publication of directions and guidance

Interpretation of Part

Fixed penalty: conditional offer by procurator fiscal

Ability to take case in any sheriff court

Paragraph 8: supporting provision

Criminal proceedings: extension of time limits

Exceptions to the rule that hearsay evidence is inadmissible

Community payback orders: extension of unpaid work or other activity requirements

Community payback orders: time limit for completion of unpaid work or other activity

Community orders: postponement

Community orders: variation

Community orders: interpretation

Chairing of the Parole Board

Modifications of the Parole Board Rules

Early release of prisoners

Regulations under paragraph 19: procedure and expiry

Assessment of claims for interim payment of fees and outlays

Recovery of overpayment of interim fees or outlays paid to firms

Payment of interim fees for civil legal aid to counsel

Requirement to hold a hearing

Premises licences

Personal licence holders

Licensing Boards etc.

Modifications of duties of Licensing Standards Officers

Notifications by the chief constable

Interpretation

Modifications of the Licensing (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2007

Modifications of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 etc.

Interpretation

Time periods for responding to requests

Extension of periods in which certain authorities may respond

Commissioner's ability to take account of impact of coronavirus

Giving notice electronically

Power to postpone publication and laying of reports

Power to publish or make available documents for inspection electronically

Resumption of duties in relation to reports and documents

Introductory

Interpretation

Grounds for exclusion of the public from meetings of local authorities

Photographic copies of documents in respect of meetings of local authorities

Social security

Irritancy clauses in commercial leases: non-payment of rent or other sums due

Duration of planning permission

Electronic delivery of copy of deed to Registers of Scotland

Land registration: period of effect of advance notice

Anatomy Act 1984: extension of periods

Scrutiny of subordinate legislation in urgent cases

Business improvement districts: extension of certain arrangements

Muirburn

Editorial notes

[^key-dbf76548e5d06188c4e1e18d7930550b]: S. 15A inserted (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), ss. 13(3), 16(1)

[^key-96d2563d634fff59a998bb7007ba0923]: Sch. 6 para. 3 repealed (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), s. 16(1), sch. 4 para. 11(2)(a) (with s. 9)

[^key-307a59666a242373cf8e157b51d457ef]: Sch. 6 para. 4 repealed (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), s. 16(1), sch. 4 para. 11(2)(b) (with s. 9)

[^key-7a878b36a17638b26f75b4fac9bba86f]: Sch. 6 para. 5 repealed (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), s. 16(1), sch. 4 para. 11(2)(c) (with s. 9)

[^key-28ce212890dfa1ddec5cadcdcd69f751]: Sch. 7 para. 2 expires (29.9.2020) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/249), regs. 1, 2(b)(ii)

[^key-54398edfaa4158b3a4a6b11189a967d8]: Sch. 7 para. 3 expires (29.9.2020) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/249), regs. 1, 2(b)(ii)

[^key-cc973d74d65e20e77dce1cbb26cf636c]: Sch. 7 para. 4 expires (29.9.2020) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/249), regs. 1, 2(b)(ii)

[^key-7e4ab548247fbf6a21ba2d0fe0ffb2f4]: Sch. 7 paras. 15-18 expire (30.3.2021) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry and Suspension of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/93), regs. 1, 2(b)(i) (with reg. 5)

[^key-becb5076c6b24844f852907051cf0eba]: Sch. 7 paras. 20-22 expire (30.3.2021) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry and Suspension of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/93), regs. 1, 2(b)(ii)

[^key-46e0730f94f276c7f009284d51f9b9a1]: Sch. 7 para. 32 expires (30.3.2021) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry and Suspension of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/93), regs. 1, 2(b)(iii)

[^key-47390a3667a7513ad98633bc42396c9b]: Sch. 7 para. 33 expires (30.3.2021) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry and Suspension of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/93), regs. 1, 2(b)(iii)

[^key-3cfdaf1d98a776dd750468ba51a05284]: Sch. 4 para. 18(2) expires (14.6.2021) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/236), regs. 1(1), 2(a)

[^key-0116ad1c16e9d9b943e87d3a5c850c67]: Sch. 4 para. 18(4) expires (14.6.2021) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/236), regs. 1(1), 2(b)

[^key-8ab72111231b35d74772f6761b17e665]: Sch. 4 para. 18(5) expires (14.6.2021) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/236), regs. 1(1), 2(c)

[^key-93b98d5dfd8f85980840de3d3012157f]: Sch. 7 para. 19 expires (30.6.2021) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/214), regs. 1, 2(a)

[^key-1a8a1dfd27daa1d9b6242c47d2e65799]: Sch. 7 para. 31 expires (30.6.2021) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/214), regs. 1, 2(b)

[^key-91db375ba10a63a2ecf4ab65e748a714]: S. 13(1) modified (5.8.2021) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(9), 11(2)

[^key-6b34e8be2b027eef7dd1e1b928546636]: S. 12(3) substituted for s. 12(3)(4) (5.8.2021) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 1(3), 11(2)

[^key-d9a953fabc1907ca8360acb169cc192d]: Words in s. 12(1) substituted (5.8.2021) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 1(2), 11(2)

[^key-46ed64418685e9d0c9fa2fb9866e01f0]: Words in s. 12(6) substituted (5.8.2021) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 8(2), 11(2)

[^key-cce3843a70086aca5a8a32c83627de5d]: S. 4 and cross-heading repealed (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 8(1), 11(1) (with sch. para. 1)

[^key-d3b6826b65e9a4dedb6c631f171a901a]: Sch. 3 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(3), 11(2) (with sch. para. 1)

[^key-90ae532133b1791f0377a0e69434038b]: Sch. 7 paras. 23-30 expire (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(7)(b), 11(2)

[^key-3864b35a880639ac621e4846e321a283]: S. 12(7)(8) repealed (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 8(3), 11(1)

[^key-2bbf1c316ac7640529a1a276378e08d7]: Sch. 2 para. 2 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(2), 11(2)

[^key-be275a12d34c8c76c00ed039fda7c47e]: sch. 2 para. 3 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(2), 11(2)

[^key-56932a5d044535a1bba770aa9d2895aa]: Sch. 4 para. 11 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(4)(a), 11(2) (with savings in The Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Evidence) (Saving Provision) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/280), regs. 1, 2)

[^key-bbe0853262a601be872586f47e34d18e]: Sch. 4 para. 12 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(4)(b), 11(2)

[^key-38012f506c2a99a2b7d3be5451945731]: Sch. 4 para. 14 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(4)(c), 11(2)

[^key-3c1720e6ec91c5ef875f9fc85a544d4f]: Sch. 6 para. 6 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(6)(a), 11(2) (with sch. para. 2)

[^key-ccad6c54c43df709f0e07464cbb2a795]: Sch. 6 para. 13 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(6)(b), 11(2)

[^key-5059d69be7b80ea9176c9e0744f5d8b5]: Sch. 6 para. 15 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(6)(c), 11(2)

[^key-475c004c0eb52fa812360c7b8a9d6c0f]: Sch. 7 para. 1 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(7)(a), 11(2)

[^key-46fb6060a6f41ffdf4efae91d1565c20]: Sch. 7 para. 5 expires (30.9.2021 at the end of the day) by Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 19), ss. 2(1)(7)(a), 11(2)

[^key-e94d460c939a13644e3a15f76e9bdad3]: Sch. 4 para. 18(1) expires (10.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/11), regs. 1, 2

[^key-323c58dcd387c026865a502974312699]: Sch. 4 para. 18(3) expires (10.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/11), regs. 1, 2

[^key-b1806d7ef051a8826fe50e7b854dee08]: Sch. 1 paras. 6-10 expire (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(a) (with regs. 4, 5)

[^key-b410d0189276bc09961d6c3701ebab70]: Words in s. 12(1) substituted (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Amendment of Expiry Dates) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/113), regs. 1, 2(2)

[^key-dcf497292dfea9427b228cc7f6ee65e8]: Sch. 1 para. 2 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(a) (with regs. 4, 5)

[^key-e5e8a1cf05f0750c1650b897f0e08e34]: Sch. 1 para. 4 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(a) (with regs. 4, 5)

[^key-55e22b18b008d522241d98ca7c7b3a19]: Sch. 6 para. 11 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(b)

[^key-f051f93e1e06cd2186f284f888e9c4c1]: Sch. 6 para. 12 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(b)

[^key-f31e5c0ca7b04dd25d598af5c071ee09]: Sch. 6 para. 14 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(b)

[^key-baa6a26196012971349f60ba2ffd5d8a]: Sch. 7 para. 6 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(c)

[^key-277966f5b68927444602d8ab9988f467]: Sch. 7 para. 7 expires (30.3.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/64), reg. 2(c)

[^key-94330a36bebe49cf93c6e9332a83e9cb]: S. 1 continued for specified purposes (1.10.2022) by The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Saving Provision) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/261), regs. 1, 2, 6

[^key-8cfd229892f628d4542400b87b2eaf40]: Sch. 4 Pt. 1 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-a7d16b91d25777f9d9bf95a61c65ef4e]: Sch. 4 Pt. 2 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-797e1494851e8a4b3ddf144b2f0a7aa9]: Sch. 4 Pt. 3 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-87ed4b2b1124af40c0337b6f653fc512]: Sch. 4 Pt. 4 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-20d8275ccb9c7760f22a6bb15fe6cd95]: Sch. 4 Pt. 8 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-df871c592df0a397127467f9a3ba0297]: Sch. 4 Pt. 9 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-2605ab067f706de40db49625529c187c]: S. 1 expires in part (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-bb80034a422641f43348597ae4403700]: S. 2 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-72b7e805007040fd88485b8e354d1049]: S. 3 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-3398c49f1fd36cae7687988f9989986b]: S. 5 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 3)

[^key-b9d44d1682951c677331f6f30feea34a]: S. 6 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 6)

[^key-c65c298b895ba12cada397862e7f54f3]: S. 7 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 13)

[^key-5aa5ddb4b1a5975d7bb82ab453e86dcd]: S. 8 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-211e12d0bb6de16e64f434dd8de29b97]: Sch. 1 para. 1 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in 2022 asp 8, s. 48(1)(a))

[^key-181c4b4efacff06ee355d5663d7d597e]: Sch. 1 para. 3 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in 2022 asp 8, s. 48(2)(a))

[^key-b1a741680f0d037b970f8488c4e248a7]: Sch. 1 para. 5 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-36ee9a9f7bcbda899a12ec2f690fbec5]: Sch. 2 para. 4 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-eb98b0e4210de68205fa5de77569084c]: Sch. 4 para. 13 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 3)

[^key-008769fff2e2cf9ae5726459b8f5f0fd]: Sch. 4 para. 15 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-f9b3649ab7d80b1d201f8b1c0677b989]: Sch. 4 para. 16 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-865ecef62bf40579423c2197fac6e6a5]: Sch. 4 para. 17 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-f1ef2a3fb70ef0dd36c7dd05bb8623e1]: Sch. 5 para. 1 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1)

[^key-29e3f78765a1b2063a8577be313feccc]: Sch. 5 para. 2 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 7, 8)

[^key-239a96e611b0d8f8a4bef6789f1111dc]: Sch. 5 para. 3 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 9)

[^key-e2b8658513a7f8e3a88318f813096c85]: Sch. 5 para. 4 expires (1.10.2022) by Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 7), s. 12(1) (with saving in S.S.I. 2022/261, regs. 1, 10)