Regulation 27 Application to Scotland

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

reg.27(g) revoked by Savings Contract 1992 reg.2(4)
reg. 27(c) words substituted by Insolvency (Amendment of Subordinate Legislation) 1986 Sch.
reg. 27(a) words substituted by Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) 2007 Sch. 1 para. 2(5)(a)
reg. 27(b) words substituted by Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) 2007 Sch. 1 para. 2(5)(b)

In the application of these Regulations to Scotland—

(a)

any reference to a mentally disordered person shall be construed as a reference to a person who is incapable by reason of mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1960 of managing and administering his property and affairs;

(b)

any reference to a receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person shall be construed as a reference to a curator bonis, guardian or tutor;

(c)

any reference to a receiving order shall be construed as a reference to an award of sequestration;

(d)

any reference to the Official Receiver shall be construed as a reference to the trustee or judicial factor in bankruptcy;

(e)

any reference to probate, letters of administration or letters of administration with the will annexed shall be construed as a reference to confirmation of an executor;

(f)

any reference to the Treasury Solicitor shall be construed as a reference to the Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer;

(g)

any reference to the Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies shall be construed as a reference to the Assistant Registrar of Friendly Societies for Scotland.