# The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order in Council laid before Parliament and the Scottish Parliament under paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 7 to the Scotland Act 1998, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament and of the Scottish Parliament.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
DEVOLUTION, SCOTLAND
Made ***
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(1)
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the day of
Present,
The King's most excellent Majesty in Council
This Order is made by His Majesty in Council in exercise of the power conferred upon Him by section 30(2) of the Scotland Act 1998.
In accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 7 to that Act a draft of this Order has been—
(a) laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament; and
(b) laid before and approved by a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
Accordingly His Majesty, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, makes the following Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348277784/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-scotland-act-1998-modification-of-schedule-5-order-2026/introduction
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