# The Scotland Act 1998 (Specification of Functions and Transfer of Property etc.) (Amendment) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Constitutional Law
Devolution, Scotland
Forestry
Made 14th October 2026
Laid before Parliament 16th October 2026
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 16th October 2026
Coming into force 5th December 2026
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 14th day of October 2026
Present,
The King’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
His Majesty, in exercise of the power conferred upon Him by section 93(3) of the Scotland Act 1998 is pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to order as follows.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1095/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scotland-act-1998-specification-of-functions-and-transfer-of-property-etc-amendment-order-2026/introduction
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