Scotland Act 1998

[^key-0c935e04d0fcb1613c01ea8567d1e12c]: Sch. 4 para. 1(2)(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 21(2)(a) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-0cb8038099cc316ae3147462211de859]: S. 113(12) inserted (31.10.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 39(3), 44(5); S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(e)

[^key-0cd983ddb46696149712c8dd233984f3]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 7(2)(b) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(7)(b); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-0d0b7fb776f65506f4f640ad434b9c19]: Words in s. 60(3) inserted (23.3.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 69, 72(1)(c)

[^key-0d916fcf3a30cd3631328243caeadecc]: S. 19(1AA) inserted (1.10.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 29(2), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(c), sch. Pt. 3

[^key-0e2fdb399e7b04f1cb479b94e766e4c2]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(6) omitted (18.5.2017) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 8(6), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(f)

[^key-0ed40ea1dd7f326f7a87eaa09cb49760]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C9 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(4) , 72(7)

[^key-0ee40707625211948eee3be9b8cd553d]: S. 113(10AA) inserted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 8(2)

[^key-0fa9b3e3996f8fa1d3ab72b6db836f27]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 7(1) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(2)(d); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-0fb1b00a46a395cb6d68f92164944d42]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E2 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 45(2) , 72(7)

[^key-0ffed2201a81c990b383dbba2e294d18]: Heading in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C11 substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(5)(a) , 72(7)

[^key-101e6fd677405c56e24f72a864a40e52]: S. 92(4)(c) modified (23.3.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 36(12)(a), 72(1)(b)

[^key-11227d3db18db2aa933ada349d816747]: Heading in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C7 substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(2)(a) , 72(7)

[^key-1361fbbeb4e8fb13a5cdac84c7ebe455]: Words in s. 100(4) omitted (3.7.2012) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 14(1)(b), 44(5) (with s. 14(5)); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(g)

[^key-139d6e4d82c61ed772c79c0e1cdac812]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 10(2) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(2)(g); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-13f313cb75fcb0e66995fde64fd12829]: S. 57(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 13(2)(c) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-154a5e54a075929b228dfd354eea3f63]: Words in s. 12A(1)(b) substituted (24.3.2022) by Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 (c. 11), s. 6(3), Sch. para. 12(a)(ii)

[^key-158d2049c0816cc081619abb8274faa5]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E1 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 40(4) , 72(7)

[^key-15a9b592c07bfc4dde9144cca9689fa4]: S. 117 applied (20.3.2015) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedules 4 and 5 and Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/692), arts. 2, 7(1) (with art. 7(2))

[^key-15d0297dcbf4982f7e4d8081fd91ca58]: S. 67(3A) inserted (12.12.2014) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 32(9), 44(4)(b); S.I. 2014/3250, art. 2

[^key-16d4666e9aa58a8e6a4aa83fc08a6297]: Act modified (1.4.2012) by The Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/700), art. 3(1)

[^key-1710a89252c7d0526f522b1ca828e80a]: S. 16: power to modify conferred (14.4.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 3, 4, 5, 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(a), sch. Pt. 1

[^key-1854e8fb38783ce9a7ecf984de1e5a67]: Words in s. 127 inserted (1.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 23(4), 44(2)(b)

[^key-19355c13466c934c5239e4fb6b51d268]: Words in s. 113(10A)(b) substituted (14.7.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 2 para. 18; S.I. 2022/816, regs. 1(2), 3(d)

[^key-198d741385d3174157b99e0fa5f13fb8]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1 substituted (1.7.2015) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 3(3)(a), 44(5); S.I. 2015/682, art. 2(b) (with saving in S.I. 2015/683, art. 2)

[^key-19f59fbc54fce806a8f47838ec4a7bdc]: S. 36(5)(a)(b) substituted (18.5.2017) for words by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 11(18), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(i)

[^key-1a6ce0fa9468505a235e27b7f835b3e7]: S. 2(5A)-(5C) omitted (18.5.2017) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 5(7), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(c)

[^key-1a6eec0a223077253e974615c6946a62]: Words in Act substituted (3.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 12(2)(a), 44(5) (with s. 12(3)); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(f)

[^key-1b3b1a49a2fddb26e5642c52039e8e0d]: Words in s. 126(10) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 19(3) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-1b8a9345782596949191daa833f0f440]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. B8 substituted (27.6.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 para. 41 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(iii)

[^key-1babc36c139593e751d6042de84670c3]: S. 36(4)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 12(2) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 11, 22)

[^key-1d19d187ab910a7310ddb3f7375c2a7a]: S. 2(5ZA) inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 5(6), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(c)

[^key-1e5063458b7a6f11d19bc26b2d0098ff]: Words in Sch. 1 paras. 3-7 substituted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 8(4)(a), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(f)

[^key-1e7b272a80fc239fcd646a52e7bf48ed]: Sch. 4 para. 1(2)(g) inserted (26.6.2018) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(1)(b), Sch. 3 para. 21(2)(b) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37)

[^key-1f9dec58b420f783cd315d9adb0ebebd]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. B3 substituted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 3(3), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(a)

[^key-1fad4db8e710326b3a7ef854ea066a94]: Words in s. 16(3) substituted (1.8.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 18(2)(b), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(b), sch. Pt. 2

[^key-208b331801764bfe2ff13c8388fcce75]: Pt. 4A Ch. 5 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 17(1), 72(3)

[^key-22b69b84efa347dc5bc8b7b596a470e9]: S. 64(2A) inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 16(2), 72(3)

[^key-22bf7518af9d8584da1862c5cd0f35ec]: S. 104(3) omitted (18.5.2017) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 10(3), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(h)

[^key-230176684074f4f3496575dfcd1a8748]: S. 82(2C)(2D) inserted (31.10.2025) by The Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Councillors) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/306), regs. 1(2), 5 (with reg. 1(3))

[^key-236c9841930aba71e7145c61db8b2b86]: S. 102(5A) inserted (22.4.2013) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 36(3)(b), 44(5); S.I. 2013/6, art. 2(c)

[^key-243916d4c8ab2fcebb2a8d4f5ea6dac5]: Words in s. 19(3) inserted (3.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 4(5), 44(5); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(a)

[^key-247e69f6d0aa1e15d584c407bb897d74]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 6(1) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(2)(c); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-26238d53acc03cefed9e7a24a79f0f73]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 12 substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(3)(d)(i); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-2705c337b83b66f8e965cc3725034595]: Words in s. 29(2)(d) omitted (31.3.2022) by virtue of The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Repeal of EU Restrictions in Devolution Legislation, etc.) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/357), regs. 1(1), 2(2)

[^key-2725dfcecd235e9601cc879b0267007f]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 s. C5 inserted (13.6.2014) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1559) , arts. 1(2) , 2(2)

[^key-273d789c105f4b3610b9e2abfbb40ccf]: S. 117 excluded (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 33(2), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2016/759, reg. 3(j)

[^key-276053094bc47994440683df08094569]: S. 57(2) excluded in part (6.5.2021) by Trade Act 2021 (c. 10), Sch. 3 para. 4; S.I. 2021/550, reg. 2(h)

[^key-27aa4ea15bbe8c98d18c5f1c2f3d87df]: Words in s. 80G(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 13(15)(16) of the amending S.I.) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 13(10)(a)(14), 72(3); S.I. 2016/1161, reg. 2

[^key-28effba9b2236505d07b29d41a9cc95d]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 7(4) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(4)(a); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-29e491253bbe2fde0fc3d41cb3dd1022]: S. 17: power to modify conferred (S.) (14.4.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 3, 4, 5, 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(a), sch. Pt. 1

[^key-29fd8855a902d8014429c0d1aa78b53e]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (17.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 23(2), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2017/455, reg. 2(b)(ii)

[^key-2b40e2e881fb8669c454302702fa249c]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E1 inserted (11.6.2015) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1379) , arts. 1(2) , 2

[^key-2b89bfd265c2a92d6fe22312b48904dc]: S. 53(3A) inserted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 32(3), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2016/759, reg. 3(i)

[^key-2ced9b19dc8ce43fc1795fe3bf545b07]: Pt. 4A Ch. 7 inserted (9.2.2018) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Specification of Devolved Tax) (Wild Fisheries) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/177), arts. 1(2), 2

[^key-2cfd64573cb6ff29ffbe71c37c5231e6]: S. 96A inserted (1.4.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 21(2), 72(5); S.I. 2016/1178, reg. 2(b)

[^key-2d4ab60cb51c743ea86f6bf0a8e8b52b]: Word in s. 66(1)(c) omitted (1.4.2017) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 20(4)(a), 72(5); S.I. 2016/1178, reg. 2(a)

[^key-2d63ff1c5f7eea8c97ea701eb54a43d8]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 23(4A) substituted (28.6.2016) by The Building Societies (Floating Charges and Other Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/679), arts. 1(1), 6

[^key-2dba70fc43b9098472e513df80b86545]: S. 57(2) restricted (1.3.2019) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 8 para. 41(6)(9) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2019/399, reg. 2

[^key-2e1c9e2b870ff7f07c731b440e2c9585]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E1 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 40(3) , 72(7)

[^key-2e31ff90f94a2aa3b38f752a22c393d5]: S. 117 applied (12.3.2020) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/276), arts. 1(2), 5

[^key-2f6083902d1ea856206b820de88daa41]: Word in s. 66(1)(b) omitted (1.4.2017) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 20(3), 72(5); S.I. 2016/1178, reg. 2(a)

[^key-2fac39aa06aadc9a717016fd2d0a56da]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C8 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(3) , 72(7)

[^key-308e4bab12efa38540cce0f2f463dbcc]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 9(2) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(4)(b); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-30d7851c8cd56c8aa8646c40c2933ecf]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. D2 inserted (9.2.2018) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 47(2), 72(4)(c); S.I. 2018/163, reg. 2(a)

[^key-314835923e358777c3fab0117beb94cf]: S. 90B and cross-heading inserted (23.3.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 36(1), 72(1)(b)

[^key-315a9ad9909b020d32c01d4f7650e675]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 23(2A) substituted (28.6.2016) by The Building Societies (Floating Charges and Other Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/679), arts. 1(1), 6

[^key-3179362646dab8bb09a2043b20bc4654]: Words in s. 35(3)(c) inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 11(14)(b), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(i)

[^key-327ac296957c1102dfd5ee7a4f951520]: Words in s. 12A(5)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 9(4)(a) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-3298f438264dd505c552c953b36a678a]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 7(2) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(4)(a); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-32ed32fe89e25c18a0f8da09a0c72138]: S. 32(3)(b) and preceding word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 10 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 11, 22)

[^key-330d0227f0b700786e4f2ac7f8fb9c16]: Pt. 4A Ch. 6 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 18(1), 72(3)

[^key-337bf00223c47cedfc4d77407c186912]: Sch. 7 para. 1(2) entry inserted (1.4.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 67(3), 72(5); S.I. 2016/1178, reg. 2(c)

[^key-33b09df8e4087b7145b21c5767e8cbf9]: S. 15(1)(bzb) inserted (31.10.2025) by The Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Members of the House of Lords) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/308), regs. 1(2), 3 (with reg. 1(3))

[^key-33b6b9bef31b1f5cffb79bfb88fe2d9b]: Sum in s. 67(2) substituted (25.6.2025) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/759), arts. 1(2), 2(2)

[^key-345e59aca02fe40201615181959ec5b2]: S. 80D(4A)(4B) inserted (24.7.2018) by Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), ss. 11(5), 29(4); S.I. 2018/892, art. 4 (with art. 7)

[^key-358ed1ed313f46039a1063c456b90dad]: Sch. 1 para. 14(4) omitted (31.10.2012) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(5), Sch. 1 para. 7; S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(f)

[^key-35f6e9baf621cf404c6c2a6a61afb460]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section L2 omitted (23.5.2016) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 37(2) , 72(7)

[^key-37039d09db125fc56089469a53fb73be]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. J4 inserted (13.6.2014) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1559) , arts. 1(2) , 5(3)

[^key-379fc01b204df6355f57f20c36663469]: Sch. 6 para. 13A-13B inserted (22.4.2013) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 37, 44(5); S.I. 2013/6, art. 2(d)

[^key-37ca97a387d0feda9323e05dbdf84cc2]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. H3 inserted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 31(3), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2016/759, reg. 3(h)

[^key-381ef1486ddc885a181fd5f9f5a604cd]: S. 16(2A)-(2C) inserted (3.8.2020) by Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 (asp 6), ss. 2(b), 12(2); S.S.I. 2020/162, reg. 2

[^key-388026820936dae9bf25fa70ca2daf8a]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. H3 substituted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 31(2), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2016/759, reg. 3(h)

[^key-38c9c22217b126f45a4a4ea3a7792c0b]: Words in s. 32(2)(a) inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 11(8), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(i)

[^key-3919289682815bab58635740e48f8235]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 7(1)(a) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(4)(a); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-39786a45dd568581e2729dd6750d5578]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(8) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(2)(a); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-3998a11e8266d2a2ce3a87afffee1bd9]: Sch. 8 para. 15 and cross-heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 26 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-39b987275bb93767b579def200acfa0e]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(6) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(6); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-39c338aa944225056526b2610896467d]: S. 80C(4) omitted (30.11.2016) (with effect in accordance with s. 13(15)(16) of the amending S.I.) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 13(4)(14), 72(3); S.I. 2016/1161, reg. 2

[^key-3ae464ffcf02b51097c1db1b771216d3]: Words in s. 80A(1)(b) substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 19(1), 72(3)

[^key-3c5d3bd495420ea940a346a377b3c6a0]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3 substituted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 8(3), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(f)

[^key-3d9200a74c47613c934c503e893925ae]: S. 15(1)(bb) inserted (1.8.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 12(2), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(b), sch. Pt. 2

[^key-3dbcde019f04b0e100dfd1a230288d5f]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section D1 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(6)(b) , 72(7)

[^key-3eeb5d58278ccd028ccc6355e7d56191]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. B3 inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 3(4), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(a)

[^key-3f9031b5fbfa27f37e12a6e97a4073d4]: Words in s. 80G(1A) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 13(15)(16) of the amending S.I.) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 13(11)(14), 72(3); S.I. 2016/1161, reg. 2

[^key-3f9d0f8eba4ecff85572f1bb6394bad6]: Word in s. 114(1) inserted (12.12.2014) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 32(11), 44(4)(b); S.I. 2014/3250, art. 2

[^key-3fac0b7a2161d15058d4bacab5717ad0]: Words in s. 57(3) omitted (22.4.2013) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 36(2), 44(5); S.I. 2013/6, art. 2(c)

[^key-410b0d93d0e31e49d0d1e6e1a229f82a]: S. 64A inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 16(3), 72(3)

[^key-4126dcae40dda3ad7a51ad5b5bab7f64]: S. 90A ceases to have effect (27.4.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 88(7)(b), 118(1)

[^key-4197911c2780147e90557e1677ea946f]: Words in s. 113(1A) inserted (27.10.2025) by Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Act 2025 (c. 27), ss. 2(3), 4(1)

[^key-426469f6de9d29ef0de42c8dcde0b796]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II repealed (1.4.2013 for specified purposes) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 14 Pt. 1; S.I. 2013/358, art. 8(c), Sch. 4 (with arts. 9 10 Sch. 5)

[^key-426a1fc97a10cbaad11289ffb1890459]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. J4 inserted (13.6.2014) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1559) , arts. 1(2) , 5(4)(b)

[^key-42ef99aa9296ffd7cbd46ae70479f8cf]: S. 80G(1B)(a)-(c) substituted for s. 80G(1B)(a)(b) (with effect in accordance with s. 13(15)(16) of the amending S.I.) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 13(12)(14), 72(3); S.I. 2016/1161, reg. 2

[^key-433defbdf90220691eaa4f2376429256]: Words in s. 2(2) substituted (1.10.2020) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 1(1)(a)(ii), 35; S.S.I. 2020/278, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-43db55c4c53a06c1b5d051ce86555e8a]: Words in s. 21(2)(b) inserted (3.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 5, 44(5); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(b)

[^key-43ee84d8ee82a3b060038c902fce914b]: S. 12B inserted (27.10.2025) by Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Act 2025 (c. 27), ss. 2(2), 4(1)

[^key-445e8d1ac79113abc07c055db6f2ee4a]: S. 19(1A)(b) modified (30.1.2021) by Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Act 2021 (asp 5), ss. 10, 15 (with s. 12)

[^key-446cd04890636bea53f213ea4cce265e]: S. 31(2A) inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 11(4), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(i)

[^key-44de7c64fb7557f66ef4d1ef4e4f0e55]: S. 126(7)(b) applied by 2015 c. 26, s. 153B(2)(b) (as inserted (1.2.2017) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), ss. 41, 44(4)(b); S.I. 2017/70, reg. 2(b))

[^key-44f812c2a0e70b6ebd5d03a490464f09]: Words in s. 33 heading inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 11(12), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(i)

[^key-464a93006fa6c9d415a8f86b56f073cc]: Words in s. 106(5) substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28), s. 22(3), Sch. 2 para. 3 (with s. 22(6)); S.I. 2023/1363, reg. 3(e)

[^key-4700b6b72cfdbbe9fe62b8209b59e66f]: S. 28(8) added (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 2, 72(7)

[^key-4721385b44b1920f3f65496098df299b]: Words in s. 67(2) substituted (12.12.2014) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 32(7), 44(4)(b); S.I. 2014/3250, art. 2

[^key-472e58d5edb9acec4697344ce52dcd84]: Words in s. 2(5) inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 5(5), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(c)

[^key-474cba8eeb022a48483fec01bda158a9]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (17.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 22(4), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2017/455, reg. 2(a)(ii)

[^key-4789e0a1fef846047f4e2aadc3eb02f9]: S. 88(3) modified (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 46(2), 72(7)

[^key-4811935614b9f5da90aa3f0db50cef55]: Words in s. 15(1)(b) substituted (1.8.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 20(2)(b)(i), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(b), sch. Pt. 2

[^key-493fa845054c5a65fe7a3c85dd6289d6]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 12 substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(2)(h)(i); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-4b1b05487f76c89e16ae9fd35ef654a3]: Words in s. 57 heading omitted (31.3.2022) by virtue of The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Repeal of EU Restrictions in Devolution Legislation, etc.) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/357), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(a)

[^key-4b7222742e8f14a8df23dbda5b3e0272]: Words in s. 17 substituted (S.) (1.8.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 18(3)(b), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(b), sch. Pt. 2

[^key-4b76afccf99fd8a5f393bb05e83fb7e0]: S. 15(1): power to modify conferred (S.) (14.4.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 3, 4, 5, 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(a), sch. Pt. 1

[^key-4bc2f91f9d0ae718deeff62a3d835e45]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 6(3) repealed (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 30(2)(a), 35; S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-4cde080c036a31e879a33b433f90253c]: S. 127 entry omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 20 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-4d3f32086f1dc84e35c61c777c6f4a90]: Sch. 1 para. 6(4A)-(4D) inserted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 30(4), 35; S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-4d97d28da62599caf210eea4dd6c5993]: S. 57(4)-(15) omitted (31.3.2022) by virtue of The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Repeal of EU Restrictions in Devolution Legislation, etc.) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/357), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(b)

[^key-4e07f5a0b060b339867c20a8560ebe69]: S. 34 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 11 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 11, 22)

[^key-4e361612e92956752dc50380f4f853bd]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1(2) omitted (31.3.2022) by virtue of The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Repeal of EU Restrictions in Devolution Legislation, etc.) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/357), regs. 1(1), 2(6)(a)(i)

[^key-4e6d398943432bbad674ddda5d596010]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(6) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(2)(a); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-4ee3ec40e6b5937b0134b0ceb872c3af]: S. 66(5) inserted (12.12.2014) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 32(5), 44(4)(b); S.I. 2014/3250, art. 2

[^key-50250703c166d6946b22f99ea8723d06]: Sch. 3 para. 5 substituted (3.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 4(6), 44(5); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(a)

[^key-5133bfd407dbbb720db0e9e7dec3e519]: Words in s. 80C(1) substituted (30.11.2016) (with effect in accordance with s. 13(15)(16) of the amending S.I.) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 13(2)(14), 72(3); S.I. 2016/1161, reg. 2

[^key-51684e6a79a35ab3db29d56e804701e7]: Words in Sch. 1 paras. 3-7 substituted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 8(3), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(f)

[^key-52becb81cc9c60c7cca4076688146dbc]: Words in Sch. 1 paras. 3-7 substituted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 8(4)(b), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(f)

[^key-532aa8232ccdba75eb243758cd13b049]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 1(2)(g) substituted (23.1.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(6)(e)(vi), Sch. 5 para. 20(2) (with s. 38(3))

[^key-533bd2916ac5767c9ed00a7a05d4ed44]: Sch. 4 para. 2(5) inserted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 28(4), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2016/759, reg. 3(e)

[^key-535f836a9a79d879a6525de838537c1a]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (17.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 22(2), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2017/455, reg. 2(a)(ii)

[^key-5368e47fa2d4d1974b99deae9f71af4d]: S. 32A inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 11(10), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(i)

[^key-53f86e8694d402ee1e888c5e69ee9cbb]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 substituted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 26 , 72(4)(b) ; S.I. 2016/759 , reg. 3(d)

[^key-5565abc349e3e9504b9d5e227ee326fb]: Words in s. 15(4) inserted (31.10.2025) by The Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Councillors) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/306), regs. 1(2), 3(b) (with reg. 1(3))

[^key-55cada9a01dc52264f15c597950db497]: Sch. 4 para. 4(2) substituted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 12(2), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(j)

[^key-565ef6c1bd48004ee71c9a32a474abe8]: Words in s. 80A(1)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 13(15)(16) of the amending S.I.) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 13(8)(14), 72(3); S.I. 2016/1161, reg. 2

[^key-58673507ab7070dd1914726fd23dc2c8]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14) , s. 154 , Sch. 4 para. 66 (with Sch. 5 )

[^key-58b55c8e3e8f37ed9ca4b2cfb1d7d5b3]: S. 126(8) applied (S.) (18.4.2016) by The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/446), regs. 1(2), 95(5) (with regs. 3-18, 99-101)

[^key-58e700b65c8b04a3e942bf1996d59124]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C7 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(2)(b) , 72(7)