Scotland Act 1998

[^key-b6fd5623d08909d33c7d413f418a877b]: Words in s. 2(5)(c) substituted (1.10.2025) by virtue of Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 27(2)(a)(ii), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(c), sch. Pt. 3

[^key-b7a8307346d6b7249ab85d4a7cc7335c]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(1) substituted (S.) (4.10.2018) by Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 (asp 12), ss. 18(1)(b), 31(2); S.S.I. 2018/282, reg. 2

[^key-b7bfd5a30841a257d08427a1130a84f9]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 23(4) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with reg. 10)

[^key-b952d1e84a8ffae21cdc684533dc2fba]: Words in s. 2(5) substituted (1.10.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 27(2)(a)(i), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(c), sch. Pt. 3

[^key-ba90d0ae0f8675c7dba54c8d9801a131]: S. 30(3) power extended (17.5.2017 for specified purposes, 1.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by 1992 c. 4, s. 138(4C) (as inserted by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 23(5), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2017/455, regs. 2(b)(iii), 3)

[^key-ba9359710232b3674a91156cb204495e]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. C8 substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 5 para. 21 (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 5(j) (with reg. 10)

[^key-bad5f8e1da590a47554230b319abd353]: Sum in s. 67A(1) substituted (25.6.2025) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/759), arts. 1(2), 2(3)

[^key-bae5e87d84425a51c78e1c3f19fc16cc]: S. 15(4) inserted (S.) (1.8.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 6(2)(b), 73(2) (with s. 19(1)); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(b), sch. Pt. 2

[^key-bb5ad164a88931ad49cb004d24e73baa]: S. 65A inserted (1.4.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 67(2), 72(5); S.I. 2016/1178, reg. 2(c)

[^key-bb72ab9cc2472a3d906b66fe3bd08d7c]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1(2) inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 39(2), 72(7)

[^key-bba06185caf3261df9f9e0cb34e69488]: Act modified (1.4.2015) by The Food (Scotland) Act 2015 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/444), art. 3(1) (with art. 3(2))

[^key-bc1b68cf41e1374097f3d6c6a829f911]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(e) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Pensions Act 2014 (Consequential and Supplementary Amendments) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/224), art. 4

[^key-bda1f6a05d07b23de09711619a5eb9a4]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 12 substituted (S.) (4.10.2018) by Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 (asp 12), ss. 18(1)(c)(i), 31(2); S.S.I. 2018/282, reg. 2

[^key-bda767d4f27489c692252bdbaed9c967]: Sch. 1 para. 5 and cross-heading omitted (31.10.2012) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(5), Sch. 1 para. 3; S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(f)

[^key-bdb61b84aba780a30cb685a11606978f]: Sch. 4 para. 11(4) 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-bea7c65add970a2b593ff3e05248fe34]: Sch. 4 para. 13(1)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 21(3) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-bed3638fa06b4fef5ff5709e5954a307]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 substituted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 23(3) , 72(4)(b) ; S.I. 2016/759 , reg. 3(b)(ii) (with saving in S.I. 2016/761 , art. 2 )

[^key-bf2244ff44e549698edab8d73a640e2f]: Pt. IV omitted (1.7.2012 with effect in accordance with s. 44(3)(a) of the amending Act) ) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 25(2), 44(2)(b), (3)(a); S.I. 2015/2000, art. 2

[^key-bfd62d34c81243eba2fb66c75806bfd2]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 6(3) inserted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 30(2)(b), 35; S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-c05181a0fe36e3e167b60d10584b9b21]: Sch. 1 para. 3 cross-heading substituted (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(8); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-c1074cc4e6251ed22b3bb515cdabd301]: S. 2(3)-(5ZA) excluded (30.1.2021) by Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Act 2021 (asp 5), ss. 2, 15 (with s. 12)

[^key-c138d73a68f937e356be455a6a132bdb]: S. 7(1) applied (with modifications) by S.S.I. 2015/425, sch. 2 rule 74A(3) (as inserted (S.) (11.12.2020) by The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/426), arts. 1(1), 15(6) (with art. 1(2)))

[^key-c14c2056feeb4ce508e70bc8c3003c2e]: S. 80F(1)(a)-(c) and words substituted for words in s. 80F(1) (24.7.2018) by Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), ss. 11(8)(a), 29(4); S.I. 2018/892, art. 4 (with art. 7)

[^key-c1af60abb01d52be501bccd7a4ba9081]: S. 39(4A)-(7) substituted (3.7.2012) for s. 39(5)-(7) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 7(2), 44(5) (with s. 7(3)); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(c)

[^key-c1b916a04071fd4ea47ee6a7df478366]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1 inserted (1.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 23(6), 44(2)(b)

[^key-c33ec2091472958368b801c525a8c0c4]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C7 substituted (1.7.2018) by The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/634), regs. 1(2), 38(2) (with regs. 3, 38(15))

[^key-c4449094bc1d625f9f61c41387c20c7c]: Sch. 5 Pt. II Section J1 omitted (23.5.2016) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 53 , 72(7)

[^key-c447f463952ebd6e81e90585c6f05d5c]: S. 90C and cross-heading inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 61, 72(7)

[^key-c49703c3774b3ff7ad03755823e086d7]: Sch. 1 para. 1(2)(za) inserted (4.10.2018) by Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 (asp 12), ss. 18(1)(a), 31(2); S.S.I. 2018/282, reg. 2

[^key-c58fc8d3f69e10472704b93d6fc0b743]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B9 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 52(1), 72(7) (with s. 52(6))

[^key-c6aafbbaa3bf4782ac69a52c7c524e01]: S. 2(1) repealed (1.10.2020) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 1(1)(a)(i), 35; S.S.I. 2020/278, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-c70670bc9c5808589eb79b18dffd4289]: Words in s. 36(6) substituted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 11(19)(b), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(i)

[^key-c742b7f034a4c4ae6f99bf4d493cd644]: Pt. 4A Ch. 4 inserted (1.7.2012 with effect in accordance with s. 44(3)(c) of the amending Act) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 30(1), 44(2)(b), (3)(c); S.I. 2015/638, art 2.

[^key-c85682e212b87ce35a8263019a40cec1]: Ss. 12, 12A substituted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 4(1), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(b)

[^key-c88674484c2d6e68698d1e7876edf325]: S. 53 excluded (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 33(1), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2016/759, reg. 3(j)

[^key-c89f708963d00d394acc83a0ab0a6777]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 4(2) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(2)(b); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-c8c5117d6b329bb22e7db4799641addc]: Sch. 4 excluded by 1974 c. 53, Sch. 3 para. 9(1) (as inserted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 19, 95(1); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 15)

[^key-c94342bc81d172aaaa0dd2922f69b783]: S. 31(4)(5) inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 11(5), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(i)

[^key-ca300524a91eb4a61a44c81121b7acd0]: S. 66(1)(d)(e) inserted (1.4.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 20(5), 72(5); S.I. 2016/1178, reg. 2(a)

[^key-ca9a05fb1869e839b882f79d05598a1d]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 10(2) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(4)(c); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-caed41fdf068e62057d23608ac3313bf]: S. 30(5)(6) inserted (3.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 9(1), 44(5); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(d)

[^key-cca6288ea794328ccf5c52e10fe9109c]: Word in s. 80D(1) substituted (17.2.2015) by Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), ss. 11(3)(a), 29(2)(b), 29(3)

[^key-ce6eff3367110bd7c60b1beeb75d473b]: Sch. 1 para. 6(3A)(3B) inserted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 30(3), 35; S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-ce79cde1015950bfa5edf77395e45163]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1 inserted (31.10.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 39(4), 44(5); S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(e)

[^key-d038f646475bb32f26cc1ebb32230de2]: Sum in s. 67(3A) substituted (1.4.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 20(7), 72(5); S.I. 2016/1178, reg. 2(a)

[^key-d085a81d4a8f006310c5f37a0ecbf6bf]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (9.2.2018) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Insolvency Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/174), arts. 1(1), 3

[^key-d185697a1a98a62fa8d07511b4711048]: S. 57(2) excluded (19.5.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 5 para. 64 (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/518, reg. 2(p)(v)

[^key-d298332097a6551efbb73c66815612eb]: S. 57(2) restricted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (c. 29), s. 40(6)(g), Sch. 6 para. 12

[^key-d29f03f0eeafb59f998ec67e6ebf3f94]: S. 3(2A)-(2C) inserted (1.10.2020) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 3(3), 35; S.S.I. 2020/278, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-d2beec15684e14458787dc86a2fa1f1b]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 10(1) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(3)(c); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-d4ce4d7c3e3d43928353da838d899cda]: Words in s. 2(5)(a) inserted (1.10.2020) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 3(2)(a), 35; S.S.I. 2020/278, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-d5071c38ee536bf95f90428a6c8239dc]: Words in s. 80D(3)(a) substituted (17.2.2015) by Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), ss. 11(4), 29(2)(b), 29(3)

[^key-d516a62d64c911b51ad3330dc4eb6fbc]: Words in s. 66(1)(c) inserted (1.4.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 20(4)(b), 72(5); S.I. 2016/1178, reg. 2(a)

[^key-d6eb13fee2762ac5704f5da7415ba941]: S. 30A 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(3)

[^key-d7166e1047c104d2062ae8e47bb68774]: S. 119(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 18 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-d74ac66c3c64c7b9ff2302ba776825a2]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 6(1) 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-d78713f5df4a3232afcf455edb84e1cd]: 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(7)(a); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-d838f85989e03e82224573992a8fe435]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (6.11.2014) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2918), arts. 1(1), 3

[^key-d8f15e5f49e3877d8d379d6e8a3836cd]: S. 100(3A)-(3E) omitted (3.7.2012) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 14(1)(a), 44(5) (with s. 14(5)); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(g)

[^key-d9e0eff5d41252d4680bdd3d29646a7d]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 4(3) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(2)(b); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-daa4f7defcb58cde0fc6ff79617fdaa1]: Word in s. 80C(5) 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(5)(a)(14), 72(3); S.I. 2016/1161, reg. 2

[^key-dabc554464c9a3e288403760fef2470f]: Word in s. 33(2)(b) omitted (18.5.2017) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 11(13), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(i)

[^key-dc21601455134e2e949c98d923702b4c]: S. 97 substituted (S.) (22.5.2021) by Scottish Parliament (Assistance for Political Parties) Act 2021 (asp 7), ss. 1, 4 (with s. 3)

[^key-dd7cf5609b9c6ebe3a7df4182b80a1e9]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 2 inserted (1.7.2015) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 3(4), 44(5); S.I. 2015/682, art. 2(b) (with saving in S.I. 2015/683, art. 2)

[^key-dd97dab2f1fb36378b54ab89f56b0083]: Sch. 1 para. 8(3) omitted (31.10.2012) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(5), Sch. 1 para. 5(3); S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(f)

[^key-dd9879f41a7fff3b715e65d1a4f68c7d]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 6(1) substituted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 8(8), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(f)

[^key-de139bc6db33c9845d486bc05f6ae5c8]: Words in s. 15(1)(a) inserted (S.) (1.8.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 20(2)(a)(ii), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(b), sch. Pt. 2

[^key-df01cf97ba98542fab8ccf44db1b9f9e]: S. 92(4B) inserted (3.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 9(3), 44(5); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(d)

[^key-df6e5484a153985f2dfccab53f139a2f]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 7(2) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), ss. 33, 35; S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-e113df2f56222efa63e2f7f0231edbcb]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(1) 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-e15794a63070cb162ca3e533604b8232]: S. 66(1ZA) inserted (1.4.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 20(6), 72(5); S.I. 2016/1178, reg. 2(a)

[^key-e2e0e2cc03b3fdab4d06f8374d7a2daa]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(3)(b) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(5)(b); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-e3dc51f400aadeae0148438bc02329ae]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 10(1) 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-e435a68565d2827bbe904f99670a1ce9]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(3)(a) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(5)(a); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-e4a368259f6973413d9612e532a903cb]: S. 80D(4)(b) and word omitted (with effect in relation to the tax year 2020-21 and subsequent tax years in accordance with reg. 12 of the commencing S.I. of the commencing S.I.) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 14(2)(b) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-e584ab28a15e9b2afb5538395e1a3c09]: Sch. 4 para. 11(3)(c) modified (23.3.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 36(12)(c), 72(1)(b)

[^key-e6d3b3724f0a022e7240225bbe0ac9f7]: S. 16(1A)-(1C) inserted (1.8.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 18(2)(a), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(b), sch. Pt. 2

[^key-e70e857ce7a86872323fdf08cc790648]: Sch. 8 para. 19 and crossheading omitted (28.4.2013) by virtue of Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 (c. 8), s. 4(1), Sch. para. 2(2)

[^key-e7ac4209edf2e4531da591a88b648118]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. B3 omitted (18.5.2017) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 3(4), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(a)

[^key-e853f6824631d2c10738739c53529db9]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 4(1) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(2)(b); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-e8c4e69b1b716f3a140b525bf9320cbc]: Words in s. 19(1) omitted (3.7.2012) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 4(2), 44(5); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(a)

[^key-eacc2bead70b949ec0029926e250a517]: Words in s. 57 heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 13(2)(a) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-eb71f24b507fe62a28db74e4d4d530f9]: Words in s. 12(4)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 8(b) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-ebc4333c30a6671cf7c7b5c8d38d697e]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 omitted (31.10.2018) by virtue of Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 16(5); S.I. 2018/1054, reg. 2(d)(vi)

[^key-ed937d4d44b4e8ef229821f741561a1d]: S. 82(1)(b) and word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 16(2)(b) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-eefb2194fadaa51f2d6ab53e85900dd3]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (23.5.2019) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/964), arts. 1(2), 4(1) (with art. 4(2))

[^key-efae7f339dc28e2fe586a11afd6fa843]: S. 2(2A)(2B) inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 5(3), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(c)

[^key-f0231dbbbfbb5ef56168384583aab47b]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E1 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 40(5) , 72(7)

[^key-f0e7f4d21444c69e1b15ef102c484fe3]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1 repealed (S.) (22.5.2021) by Scottish Parliament (Assistance for Political Parties) Act 2021 (asp 7), ss. 2, 4

[^key-f19f500f907cae2771702392b5fef676]: Words in s. 12A(1)(a) substituted (24.3.2022) by Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 (c. 11), s. 6(3), Sch. para. 12(a)(i)

[^key-f23ddadaf40ad286f96bd248a30efd93]: Words in s. 100(4) inserted (3.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 14(7), 44(5) (with s. 14(8)); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(g)

[^key-f2756b16e94b120b83490490caceac2a]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 9(2) substituted (S.) (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 3(2)(f); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-f2b7f050198f7c794a050e29469bffa9]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C11 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(5)(c) , 72(7)

[^key-f37832cf1694b5645d5442d641b38c85]: Words in s. 106(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 17(2) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 paras. 37, 45); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with reg. 10)

[^key-f38e7212004f3537cebece90a2d97f71]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1 inserted (1.7.2015) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 3(3)(b), 44(5); S.I. 2015/682, art. 2(b) (with saving in S.I. 2015/683, art. 2)

[^key-f3cd3674b41028144621af36755b742f]: S. 126(9) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 19(2) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-f3d9b3b50dd1b67a96d4dc9f7e7b429b]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(3) 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-f3f1642b3da7651f4af5970309f99bb0]: Heading in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section D1 substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(6)(a) , 72(7)

[^key-f4061236caeb00fca0db963182011b4e]: S. 56(1)(g) modified (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 31(5), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2016/759, reg. 3(h)

[^key-f425cb95fb6ee24132ce5dae7491d2de]: S. 16(1ZC)(1ZD) 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), 4(b) (with reg. 1(3))

[^key-f4458bb7e79190e3e9e468b28a595a9c]: S. 29(2)(d) excluded (14.11.2020) by Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (c. 20), s. 9(4), Sch. 2 para. 2; S.I. 2020/1279, reg. 2(c)

[^key-f4a4ad7884fecbb1adf472d340ea5f33]: Words in s. 80G(2) substituted (17.7.2014) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 38 para. 16(5)

[^key-f50360eeb39d4d96e2ea1b78c2e48c16]: Word in s. 81 heading substituted (3.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 12(2)(b), 44(5) (with s. 12(3)); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(f)

[^key-f5195ae24894a6587b81a7b29978c2c4]: Words in s. 80G(1)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 13(15)(16) of the amending S.I.) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 13(10)(b)(14), 72(3); S.I. 2016/1161, reg. 2

[^key-f6078f0297f831404b63a3475b88f278]: Words in s. 102(7) inserted (22.4.2013) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 36(3)(c), 44(5); S.I. 2013/6, art. 2(c)

[^key-f6189972958a5ac41750eb6143a6f192]: 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)(ii)

[^key-f7681ff91192bddbe9e67be511c522dd]: Sch. 5 Pt. II s. J4(a)(aa) substituted for Sch. 5 Pt. II (13.6.2014) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1559) , arts. 1(2) , 5(2)

[^key-f78464f4ccb8570f384a6bdcf8de8a26]: Words in s. 12(4)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 8(a) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-f7af2c413bcf55b5b46850c6bfb3afd8]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 14 inserted (23.3.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 71(10), 72(1)(c)

[^key-f7fa778948457fcb9175baaf3b246541]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(4) inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 8(5)(a), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(f)

[^key-f88e90bfe84e088f4c24cc6e4a64d05e]: S. 82: 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-f88ec9708f80ec3576712ac0ca29a4f4]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 7(3) 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-f960bffa7ab41bad07631c02acd15cbf]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. C8 substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 22 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with reg. 10)

[^key-f9aae29a20256075725d7117df1af5bb]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 12 substituted (31.10.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(5), Sch. 1 para. 10(2); S.I. 2012/2516, art. 2(f)

[^key-face0341dbf40cb3013f4f1e611f69b5]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (8.2.2019) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 27(3), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2018/1364, reg. 2

[^key-faf31c9b600e21e1c1230571aa1e6c2a]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1(2) inserted (17.7.2014) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 38 para. 16(10)(b)

[^key-fb9440768736e26e8b19301ef62c2a7f]: Pt. 4A Ch. 2 inserted (1.7.2012 with effect in accordance with s. 44(3)(a) of the amending Act) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 25(3), 44(2)(b), (3)(a); S.I. 2015/2000, art. 3

[^key-fc3174d7f8e7fd08cfe712484c495afe]: Words in s. 15(1)(b) inserted (1.8.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 20(2)(b)(ii), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(b), sch. Pt. 2

[^key-fc3f6b573a62f6666211ebcf138c2eb1]: S. 16(6) inserted (1.8.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 18(2)(c), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(b), sch. Pt. 2

[^key-fc4245aeb6a6d8f59230b1b2d6bb1ec9]: Words in s. 66(3) inserted (12.12.2014) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 32(4), 44(4)(b); S.I. 2014/3250, art. 2

[^key-fc43517e4db81fe04150af3170fa6f50]: S. 66(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 66(1) (12.12.2014) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 32(3), 44(4)(b); S.I. 2014/3250, art. 2

[^key-fcd08b30d2853e56b77890f95455a98e]: Words in s. 17(4) omitted (28.4.2013) by virtue of Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 (c. 8), s. 4(1), Sch. para. 2(1)(a)

[^key-fd298ee899795a24dcfb1e9d3b060b69]: S. 126(8) applied by 2015 c. 26, s. 153B(2)(a) (as inserted (1.2.2017) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), ss. 41, 44(4)(b); S.I. 2017/70, reg. 2(b))

[^key-fd2c06472cc195cdde8502c5c16bdeae]: S. 80C(2A)-(2C) substituted (30.11.2016) for s. 80C(2) (with effect in accordance with s. 13(15)(16) of the amending S.I.) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 13(3)(14), 72(3); S.I. 2016/1161, reg. 2

[^key-fd9ea055ae69b1c1f401b6729060dc89]: Words in s. 57(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 1(a) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 paras. 37, 41, 42); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^key-fe59fc8c3c0229901f4e92a596a3a300]: Pt. 2A inserted (23.3.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 1, 72(1)(a)

[^key-ff4af19847aed32c24f2ee075e3d18ac]: S. 67A inserted (12.12.2014) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 32(10), 44(4)(b); S.I. 2014/3250, art. 2

[^key-ff88a73f1b474b48e8197554894f28de]: S. 80DA inserted (24.7.2018) by Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), ss. 11(6), 29(4); S.I. 2018/892, art. 4 (with art. 7)

[^key-ff8c66ab0ca45658a85eb983c3fcaf81]: S. 9(4A)-(4F) inserted (S.) (14.4.2025) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 31(2), 73(2); S.S.I. 2025/106, reg. 2(1)(a), sch. Pt. 1

[^key-ffaa3c9e235b3e2392eac6f22f3a7565]: S. 102(1)(c) and words added (3.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 15, 44(5); S.I. 2012/1710, art. 2(h)

[^key-ffbf8b18afa55466f45d47d03253ac68]: 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)(b) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

[^M_F_23e4e36b-5e93-41f6-c4e9-725b36ead3af]: Words in s. 82(2)(b) substituted (31.10.2025) by The Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Members of the House of Commons) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/307), regs. 1(2), 5(b) (with reg. 1(3))

[^M_F_29783716-513b-455c-fe14-c647275b47a3]: S. 15(1)(bza) inserted (31.10.2025) by The Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Members of the House of Commons) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/307), regs. 1(2), 3 (with reg. 1(3))

[^M_F_2d0abad4-955a-4927-fa0b-49bfc49d6028]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1 inserted (12.12.2014) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), ss. 32(12), 44(4)(b); S.I. 2014/3250, art. 2

[^M_F_2ea33c12-de2d-4076-aca3-46c35da9344d]: Sch. 3 Pt III para. 3(2)(e)(f) inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(8), 72(7)

[^M_F_5d42bc0f-0651-475f-ff75-381cc2acef46]: Sch. 5 Pt 1 para. 2(3A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 72(2) of the amending Act) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 36(4), 72(2)

[^M_F_78cf2b1b-228d-4dc2-a11c-572dca9d62b7]: S. 82(1)(za) omitted (31.10.2025) by The Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Members of the House of Commons) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/307), regs. 1(2), 5(a) (with reg. 1(3))

[^M_F_7f23d581-34e5-4f3e-fe76-25e8dd313347]: S. 82(2A)(2B) inserted (31.10.2025) by The Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Members of the House of Commons) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/307), regs. 1(2), 5(c) (with reg. 1(3))