Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations are made by the Secretary of State under section 18(10) of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990.

These Regulations make provision with a view to maintaining appropriate standards of conduct and practice of executry practitioners who are registered as such with the Scottish Conveyancing and Executry Services Board. In particular, the Regulations make provision with respect to–

(a)

the general standards of conduct of executry practitioners (regulations 3-8);

(b)

conflicts of interest (regulation 9-11);

(c)

conduct of executry services (regulations 12-21);

(d)

client accounts and records (regulations 22-28);

(e)

educational qualifications, practical training and further training and study (regulation 29-34); and

(f)

miscellaneous matters such as complaints and satisfaction of claims (regulations 35-36).