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Scotland Act 1998 in Wales

1998 c. 46 · Enacted 19 November 1998 · Extends to United Kingdom

Not fully up to date. 14 changes made by later legislation have not yet been written into this text, which is revised to 16 September 2026.

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ProvisionChangeMade by
Sch. 7 Notewords substitutedScotland Act 2012 Sch. 2 para. 1(4)(b)(ii)
s. 110(2)words insertedScotland Act 2012 Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(a)
s. 110(2)words substitutedScotland Act 2012 Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(b)
s. 110(3)words substitutedScotland Act 2012 Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(c)
s. 110(4)words substitutedScotland Act 2012 Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(d)
Sch. 4 para. 4(3)words omittedScotland Act 2012 Sch. 2 para. 1(3)
Sch. 7words substitutedScotland Act 2012 Sch. 2 para. 1(4)(a)
Sch. 7 Notewords substitutedScotland Act 2012 Sch. 2 para. 1(4)(b)(i)
Sch. 7 para. 1words omittedFinance Act 2014 Sch. 38 para. 16(11)
s. 110(2)words substitutedFinance Act 2014 Sch. 38 para. 16(8)(a)
s. 110(2)words omittedFinance Act 2014 Sch. 38 para. 16(8)(b)
Sch. 7 para. 1(2)words omittedFinance Act 2014 Sch. 38 para. 16(10)(a)
s. 110(2)words substitutedScotland Act 2016 s. 15(1)
s. 90B(12)(d)words insertedEnergy Act 2023 Sch. 17 para. 12

C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10C11C12C13C14An Act to provide for the establishment of a Scottish Parliament and Administration and other changes in the government of Scotland; to provide for changes in the constitution and functions of certain public authorities; to provide for the variation of the basic rate of income tax in relation to income of Scottish taxpayers in accordance with a resolution of the Scottish Parliament; to amend the law about parliamentary constituencies in Scotland; and for connected purposes.

[19th November 1998]

Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—C15C16C17C18C19C20C21C22C23

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Modifications

C1

Act modified (30.6.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 66(1)

Act modified (E.W.S.) (30.6.1999) by 1999 c. 9, s. 14(3)

C2

Act extended (16.10.2000) by 1999 c. 18, s. 16(2); S.I. 2000/2821, art. 2

C3

Act extended (27.7.1999) by 1999 c. 23, s. 68(2)

C4

Act extended (1.4.2000) by 1999 c. 28, s. 18(2) (with s. 38)

Act extended (1.4.2000) by 1999 c. 28, s. 35(1) (with s. 38); S.I. 2000/1066, art. 2

C5

Act amended (11.11.1999) by 1999 c. 30, s. 91(4)

C6

Act amended (E.W.S.) (10.3.1999) by 1999 c. 3, s. 21(4)

C7

Act modified (27.7.1999) by 1999 c. 22, s. 109(7) (with s. 107, Sch. 14 para. 7(2))

C8

Act modified (27.7.1999) by 1999 c. 24, s. 5(3)

Act modified (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 167(5), 168(1)

Act modified (20.7.2000) by 2000 c. 12, s. 19(1)(3)

Act modified by 1976 c. 74, s. 71B(1) (as substituted (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 2(1) (with s. 10(5))); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)

Act modified (30.11.2000 for specified purposes and otherwise 16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 41, ss. 133(2), 163(2)(3)(d) (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. I Pt. I

Act modified (E.W.) (30.11.2000) by 2000 c. 43, s. 81(6)

Act modified (8.1.2001 for E.W.N.I. and 1.8.2003 to the extent, if any, that s. 7(2) of the amending Act is not in force already for S. at Royal Assent (30.11.2000)) by 2000 c. 44, s. 7(2)(3); S.I. 2000/3303, art. 2; S.I. 2003/1935, art. 2

C9

Act modified (E.W.S. and, in so far as relating to importation, N.I.) (31.3.2002) by The Environmental Protection (Controls on Ozone-Depleting Substances) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/528), reg. 2(3)

C10

Act modified (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278(1), 279, Sch. 25 para. 2(3); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

C11

Act modified (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278(1), 279, Sch. 25 para. 10(10); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

C12

Act modified (20.11.2003) by Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42), ss. 141(1), 142(6)

C13

Act modified (7.6.2005) by International Organisations Act 2005 (c. 20), ss. 10, 11(3)

C14

Act modified (1.10.2009) by The Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2231), arts. 1(2), 3; S.S.I. 2009/318, art. 2, Sch.

C15

Act modified (1.4.2012) by The Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/700), art. 3(1)

C16

Act modified (1.1.2015) by The Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3294), art. 3(1)

C17

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))

C18

Act modified (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 46(1)(3), 51(1)

C19

Act modified (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), s. 32(1)(2), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2016/759, reg. 3(i)

C20

Act modified (1.4.2017) by The Scottish Fiscal Commission Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/241), art. 3

C21

Act modified (18.5.2017 immediately after 2016 c. 11, ss. 3-8, 10-12 come into force) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 9(1), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(g)(2)

C22

Act modified (1.10.2021) by The UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/760), arts. 1(2), 3; S.S.I. 2021/304, art. 2

C23

Act modified (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), arts. 1(1), 3 (with art. 5)

Contents

  1. Part I: The Scottish Parliament
  2. The Scottish Parliament
  3. 1The Scottish Parliament.
  4. General elections
  5. 2Ordinary general elections.
  6. 3Extraordinary general elections.
  7. 4Calculating time for meeting of the Parliament.
  8. 5Candidates.
  9. 6Poll for regional members.
  10. 7Calculation of regional figures.
  11. 8Allocation of seats to regional members.
  12. Vacancies
  13. 9Constituency vacancies.
  14. 10Regional vacancies.
  15. Franchise and conduct of elections
  16. 11Electors.
  17. 12Power of the Scottish Ministers to make provision about elections
  18. 12APower of the Secretary of State to make provision about the combination of polls
  19. 12BPower to make provision about the use of the UK digital service for absent voting applications
  20. Duration of membership
  21. 13Term of office of members.
  22. 14Resignation of members.
  23. Disqualification
  24. 15Disqualification from membership of the Parliament.
  25. 16Exceptions and relief from disqualification.
  26. 17Effect of disqualification.
  27. 18Judicial proceedings as to disqualification.
  28. Presiding Officer and administration
  29. 19Presiding Officer.
  30. 20Clerk of the Parliament.
  31. 21Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.
  32. Proceedings etc.
  33. 22Standing orders.
  34. 23Power to call for witnesses and documents.
  35. 23APower to impose requirements on specific bodies
  36. 24Witnesses and documents: notice.
  37. 26Witnesses and documents: general.
  38. 27Participation of the Scottish Law Officers.
  39. Legislation
  40. 28Acts of the Scottish Parliament.
  41. 29Legislative competence.
  42. 30Legislative competence: supplementary.
  43. 30ALegislative competence: restriction relating to retained EU law Repealed
  44. 31Scrutiny of Bills for legislative competence and protected subject-matter .
  45. 31ATwo-thirds majority for Bills relating to a protected subject-matter
  46. 32Submission of Bills for Royal Assent.
  47. 32AScrutiny of Bills by the Supreme Court (protected subject-matter)
  48. 33Scrutiny of Bills by the Supreme Court (legislative competence) .
  49. 34ECJ references. Repealed
  50. 35Power to intervene in certain cases.
  51. 36Stages of Bills.
  52. Other provisions
  53. 37Acts of Union.
  54. 38Letters Patent and proclamations.
  55. 39Members’ interests.
  56. Legal issues
  57. 40Proceedings by or against the Parliament etc.
  58. 41Defamatory statements.
  59. 42Contempt of court.
  60. 43Corrupt practices. Repealed
  61. Part II: The Scottish Administration
  62. Ministers and their staff
  63. 44The Scottish Government.
  64. 45The First Minister.
  65. 46Choice of the First Minister.
  66. 47Ministers.
  67. 48The Scottish Law Officers.
  68. 49Junior Scottish Ministers.
  69. 50Validity of acts of Scottish Ministers etc.
  70. 51The Civil Service.
  71. Ministerial functions
  72. 52Exercise of functions.
  73. 53General transfer of functions.
  74. 54Devolved competence.
  75. 55Functions exercisable with agreement.
  76. 56Shared powers.
  77. 57... Convention rights ....
  78. 58Power to prevent or require action.
  79. Property and liabilities
  80. 59Property and liabilities of the Scottish Ministers.
  81. 60Transfers to the Scottish Ministers.
  82. 61Property and liabilities of the Lord Advocate and the First Minister.
  83. 62Transfers to the Lord Advocate.
  84. Transfer of additional functions
  85. 63Power to transfer functions.
  86. Part 2A: Permanence of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government
  87. 63APermanence of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government
  88. Part III: Financial Provisions
  89. 64Scottish Consolidated Fund.
  90. 64AAssignment of VAT
  91. 65Payments out of the Fund.
  92. 65ADestination of fines, forfeitures and fixed penalties
  93. 66Borrowing by the Scottish Ministers etc.
  94. 67Lending by the Secretary of State.
  95. 67ALending for capital expenditure
  96. 68Borrowing by statutory bodies.
  97. 69The Auditor General for Scotland.
  98. 70Financial control, accounts and audit.
  99. 71Existing debt.
  100. 72Accounts of loans to the Scottish Ministers.
  101. Part IV: The tax-varying power
  102. 73Power to fix basic rate for Scottish taxpayers. Repealed
  103. 74Supplemental provision with respect to resolutions. Repealed
  104. 75Scottish taxpayers. Repealed
  105. 76Changes to income tax structure. Repealed
  106. 77Accounting for additional Scottish tax. Repealed
  107. 78Effect of tax reduction for Scottish taxpayers. Repealed
  108. 79Supplemental powers to modify enactments. Repealed
  109. 80Reimbursement of expenses. Repealed
  110. Part 4A: Taxation
  111. Chapter 1: Introductory
  112. 80AOverview of Part 4A
  113. 80BPower to add new devolved taxes
  114. Chapter 2: Income Tax
  115. 80CPower to set Scottish rates for Scottish taxpayers
  116. 80DScottish taxpayers
  117. 80DAScottish taxpayers: Welsh parliamentarians
  118. 80EClose connection with Scotland or another part of the UK
  119. 80FDays spent in Scotland or another part of the UK
  120. 80GSupplemental powers to modify enactments
  121. 80HReimbursement of expenses
  122. 80HAReport by the Comptroller and Auditor General
  123. Chapter 3: Tax on transactions involving interests in land
  124. 80ITax on transactions involving interests in land
  125. 80JCertain transactions not taxable
  126. Chapter 4: Tax on disposals to landfill
  127. 80KTax on disposals to landfill
  128. Chapter 5: Tax on carriage of passengers by air
  129. 80LTax on carriage of passengers by air
  130. Chapter 6: Tax on commercial exploitation of aggregate
  131. 80MTax on commercial exploitation of aggregate
  132. Chapter 7: Tax on Wild Fisheries
  133. 80NTax on Wild Fisheries
  134. Chapter 8: TAX IN CONNECTION WITH BUILDING CONTROL APPROVAL ETC
  135. 80OTax in connection with building control approval etc
  136. Part V: Miscellaneous and general
  137. Remuneration of members of the Parliament and Government
  138. 81Remuneration of members of the Parliament and Government.
  139. 82Limits on salaries of members of the Parliament.
  140. 83Remuneration: supplementary.
  141. Other provision about members of the Parliament etc.
  142. 84Oaths.
  143. 85Exemption from jury service.
  144. Arrangements at Westminster
  145. 86Scottish representation at Westminster. Repealed
  146. 87The Advocate General for Scotland.
  147. Cross-border public authorities
  148. 88Cross-border public authorities: initial status.
  149. 89Power to adapt etc. cross-border public authorities.
  150. 90Power to transfer property of cross-border public authorities.
  151. The BBC
  152. 90ABBC Trust member for Scotland
  153. The Crown Estate
  154. 90BThe Crown Estate
  155. Renewable electricity incentive schemes
  156. 90CRenewable electricity incentive schemes: consultation
  157. Miscellaneous
  158. 91Maladministration.
  159. 92Queen’s Printer for Scotland.
  160. 93Agency arrangements.
  161. 94Private legislation.
  162. 95Appointment and removal of judges.
  163. 96Provision of information to the Treasury.
  164. 96AProvision of information to the Office for Budget Responsibility
  165. 97Assistance for registered political parties in the Parliament.
  166. Juridical
  167. 98Devolution issues.
  168. 99Rights and liabilities of the Crown in different capacities.
  169. 100Human rights.
  170. 101Interpretation of Acts of the Scottish Parliament etc.
  171. 102Powers of courts or tribunals to vary retrospective decisions.
  172. 103The Judicial Committee. Repealed
  173. Supplementary powers
  174. 104Power to make provision consequential on legislation of, or scrutinised by, the Parliament.
  175. 105Power to make provision consequential on this Act.
  176. 106Power to adapt functions.
  177. 107Legislative power to remedy ultra vires acts.
  178. 108Agreed redistribution of functions exercisable by the Scottish Ministers etc.
  179. 109Agreed redistribution of property and liabilities.
  180. 110Scottish taxpayers for social security purposes.
  181. 111Regulation of Tweed and Esk fisheries.
  182. Part VI: Supplementary
  183. Subordinate legislation
  184. 112Subordinate legislation: general.
  185. 113Subordinate legislation: scope of powers.
  186. 114Subordinate legislation: particular provisions.
  187. 115Subordinate legislation: procedure.
  188. 116Transfer of property: supplementary.
  189. General modification of enactments
  190. 117Ministers of the Crown.
  191. 118Subordinate instruments.
  192. 119Consolidated Fund etc.
  193. 120Accounts and audit.
  194. 121Requirements to lay reports etc. before Parliament.
  195. 122Crown land.
  196. 123Stamp duty.
  197. 124Modification of sections 94 and 117 to 122.
  198. Amendments and repeals
  199. 125Amendments and repeals.
  200. Final provisions
  201. 126Interpretation.
  202. 127Index of defined expressions.
  203. 128Expenses.
  204. 129Transitional provisions etc.
  205. 130Commencement.
  206. 131Extent.
  207. 132Short title.
  208. Schedule 1: Constituencies, regions and regional members
  209. General
  210. 1Paragraph 1
  211. 2Paragraph 2
  212. Reports of Boundaries Scotland
  213. 3Paragraph 3
  214. 4Paragraph 4
  215. ...
  216. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  217. Orders in Council
  218. 6Paragraph 6
  219. Notice of proposed report or recommendations
  220. 7Paragraph 7
  221. 8Paragraph 8
  222. Local inquiries
  223. 9Paragraph 9
  224. 10Paragraph 10
  225. 11Paragraph 11
  226. The constituency rules
  227. 12Paragraph 12
  228. The regional rules
  229. 13Paragraph 13
  230. 14Paragraph 14
  231. Schedule 2: Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
  232. Membership
  233. 1Paragraph 1
  234. Property
  235. 2Paragraph 2
  236. Staff
  237. 3Paragraph 3
  238. Powers
  239. 4Paragraph 4
  240. Delegation
  241. 5Paragraph 5
  242. Proceedings and business
  243. 6Paragraph 6
  244. Crown status
  245. 7Paragraph 7
  246. Schedule 3: Standing orders – further provision
  247. Preservation of order
  248. 1Paragraph 1
  249. Withdrawal of rights and privileges
  250. 2Paragraph 2
  251. Proceedings to be in public
  252. 3Paragraph 3
  253. Reporting and publishing proceedings
  254. 4Paragraph 4
  255. The Presiding Officer and deputies
  256. Committees
  257. 6Paragraph 6
  258. Crown interests
  259. 7Paragraph 7
  260. Schedule 4: Enactments etc. protected from modification
  261. Part I: The protected provisions
  262. Particular enactments
  263. 1Paragraph 1
  264. The law on reserved matters
  265. 2Paragraph 2
  266. 3Paragraph 3
  267. This Act
  268. 4Paragraph 4
  269. Enactments modified by this Act
  270. 5Paragraph 5
  271. Shared powers
  272. 6Paragraph 6
  273. Part II: General exceptions
  274. Restatement, etc.
  275. 7Paragraph 7
  276. Effect of Interpretation Act 1978
  277. 8Paragraph 8
  278. Change of title etc.
  279. 9Paragraph 9
  280. Accounts and audit and maladministration
  281. 10Paragraph 10
  282. Subordinate legislation
  283. 11Paragraph 11
  284. Part III: Consequential modification of sections 53 and 54
  285. 12Paragraph 12
  286. 13Paragraph 13
  287. 14Paragraph 14
  288. Schedule 5: Reserved matters
  289. Part I: General reservations
  290. The Constitution
  291. 1Paragraph 1
  292. 2Paragraph 2
  293. 3Paragraph 3
  294. 4Paragraph 4
  295. 5Paragraph 5
  296. 5AParagraph 5A Repealed
  297. Political parties
  298. 6Paragraph 6
  299. Foreign affairs etc.
  300. 7Paragraph 7
  301. Public service
  302. 8Paragraph 8
  303. Defence
  304. 9Paragraph 9
  305. Treason
  306. 10Paragraph 10
  307. Part II: Specific reservations
  308. Preliminary
  309. 1Paragraph 1
  310. 2Paragraph 2
  311. 3Paragraph 3
  312. Reservations
  313. Head A – Financial and Economic Matters
  314. A1. Fiscal, economic and monetary policy
  315. A2. The currency
  316. A3. Financial services
  317. A4. Financial markets
  318. A5. Money laundering
  319. Head B – Home Affairs
  320. B1. Misuse of drugs
  321. B2. Data protection
  322. B3. Elections
  323. B4. Firearms
  324. B5. Entertainment
  325. B6. Immigration and nationality
  326. B7.Scientific procedures on live animals
  327. B8. National security, interception of communications, official secrets and terrorism
  328. B9. Betting, gaming and lotteries
  329. B10. Emergency powers
  330. B11. Extradition
  331. B12. Lieutenancies
  332. Head C – Trade and Industry
  333. C1. Business associations
  334. C2. Insolvency
  335. C3. Competition
  336. C4. Intellectual property
  337. C5. Import and export control
  338. C6. Sea fishing
  339. C7. Consumer protection
  340. C8. Product standards, safety and liability
  341. C9. Weights and measures
  342. C10. Telecommunications and wireless telegraphy
  343. C11 Posts
  344. C12. United Kingdom Research and Innovation and Research Councils
  345. C13. Designation of assisted areas
  346. C14. Industrial Development Advisory Board
  347. C15. Protection of trading and economic interests
  348. C16Distortive or harmful subsidies
  349. Head D – Energy
  350. D1. Electricity
  351. D2. Oil and gas
  352. D3. Coal
  353. D4. Nuclear energy
  354. D5. Energy conservation
  355. Head E – Transport
  356. E1. Road transport
  357. E2. Rail transport
  358. E3. Marine transport
  359. E4. Air transport
  360. E5. Other matters
  361. Head F – Social Security
  362. F1. Social security schemes
  363. F2. Child support
  364. F3. Occupational and personal pensions
  365. F4. War pensions
  366. Head G – Regulation of the Professions
  367. G1. Architects
  368. G2. Health professions
  369. G3. Auditors
  370. Head H – Employment
  371. H1. Employment and industrial relations
  372. H2. Health and safety
  373. H3. Job search and support
  374. Head J – Health and Medicines
  375. J1. Abortion Repealed
  376. J2. Xenotransplantation
  377. J3. Embryology, surrogacy and genetics
  378. J4. Medicines, medical supplies and poisons
  379. J5. Welfare foods Repealed
  380. Head K – Media and Culture
  381. K1. Broadcasting
  382. K2. Public lending right
  383. K3. Government Indemnity Scheme
  384. K4. Property accepted in satisfaction of tax
  385. Head L – Miscellaneous
  386. L1. Judicial remuneration
  387. L2. Equal opportunities
  388. L3. Control of weapons
  389. L4. Ordnance survey
  390. L5. Time
  391. L6. Outer space
  392. L7. Antarctica
  393. Part III: General provisions
  394. Scottish public authorities
  395. 1Paragraph 1
  396. 2Paragraph 2
  397. Tribunals
  398. 2AParagraph 2A
  399. Reserved bodies
  400. 3Paragraph 3
  401. Financial assistance to industry
  402. 4Paragraph 4
  403. Assisted dying: identification and regulation of substances and devices
  404. 4AParagraph 4A
  405. Interpretation
  406. 5Paragraph 5
  407. Schedule 6: Devolution issues
  408. Part I: Preliminary
  409. 1Paragraph 1
  410. 2Paragraph 2
  411. Part II: Proceedings in Scotland
  412. Application of Part II
  413. 3Paragraph 3
  414. Institution of proceedings
  415. 4Paragraph 4
  416. Intimation of devolution issue
  417. 5Paragraph 5
  418. 6Paragraph 6
  419. Reference of devolution issue to higher court
  420. 7Paragraph 7
  421. 8Paragraph 8
  422. 9Paragraph 9
  423. References from superior courts to Supreme Court
  424. 10Paragraph 10
  425. 11Paragraph 11
  426. Appeals from superior courts to Supreme Court
  427. 12Paragraph 12
  428. 13Paragraph 13
  429. 13AParagraph 13A
  430. 13BParagraph 13B
  431. Part III: Proceedings in England and Wales
  432. Application of Part III
  433. 14Paragraph 14
  434. Institution of proceedings
  435. 15Paragraph 15
  436. Notice of devolution issue
  437. 16Paragraph 16
  438. 17Paragraph 17
  439. Reference of devolution issue to High Court or Court of Appeal
  440. 18Paragraph 18
  441. 19Paragraph 19
  442. 20Paragraph 20
  443. 21Paragraph 21
  444. References from Court of Appeal to Supreme Court
  445. 22Paragraph 22
  446. Appeals from superior courts to Supreme Court
  447. 23Paragraph 23
  448. Part IV: Proceedings in Northern Ireland
  449. Application of Part IV
  450. 24Paragraph 24
  451. Institution of proceedings
  452. 25Paragraph 25
  453. Notice of devolution issue
  454. 26Paragraph 26
  455. 27Paragraph 27
  456. Reference of devolution issue to Court of Appeal
  457. 28Paragraph 28
  458. 29Paragraph 29
  459. References from Court of Appeal to Supreme Court
  460. 30Paragraph 30
  461. Appeals from Court of Appeal to Supreme Court
  462. 31Paragraph 31
  463. Part V: General
  465. 32Paragraph 32 Repealed
  466. Direct references to Supreme Court
  467. 33Paragraph 33
  468. 34Paragraph 34
  469. 35Paragraph 35
  470. Expenses
  471. 36Paragraph 36
  472. Procedure of courts and tribunals
  473. 37Paragraph 37
  474. Interpretation
  475. 38Paragraph 38
  476. Schedule 7: Procedure for subordinate legislation
  477. General provision
  478. 1Paragraph 1
  479. Types of procedure
  480. 2Paragraph 2
  481. Special cases
  482. 3Paragraph 3
  483. 3AParagraph 3A
  484. 4Paragraph 4
  485. 5Paragraph 5
  486. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  487. Schedule 8: Modifications of enactments
  488. Public Revenue (Scotland) Act 1833 (c.13)
  489. 1Paragraph 1
  490. Crown Suits (Scotland) Act 1857 (c.44)
  491. 2Paragraph 2
  492. Sheriff Courts and Legal Officers (Scotland) Act 1927 (c.35)
  493. 3Paragraph 3
  494. Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1933 (c.41)
  495. 4Paragraph 4
  496. Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936 (c.52)
  497. 5Paragraph 5
  498. United Nations Act 1946 (c.45)
  499. 6Paragraph 6
  500. Crown Proceedings Act 1947 (c.44)
  501. 7Paragraph 7
  502. Public Registers and Records (Scotland) Act 1948 (c.57)
  503. 8Paragraph 8
  504. Lands Tribunal Act 1949 (c.42)
  505. 9Paragraph 9
  506. Defamation Act 1952 (c.66)
  507. 10Paragraph 10
  508. Defamation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955 (c.11 (N.I.))
  509. 11Paragraph 11
  510. Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965 (c.49)
  511. 12Paragraph 12
  512. Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 (c.56)
  513. 13Paragraph 13
  514. Superannuation Act 1972 (c.11)
  515. 14Paragraph 14
  516. ...
  517. 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
  518. Interpretation Act 1978 (c.30)
  519. 16Paragraph 16
  520. Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (c.44)
  521. 17Paragraph 17
  522. Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (c.27)
  523. 18Paragraph 18
  524. ...
  525. 19Paragraph 19 Repealed
  526. National Audit Act 1983 (c.44)
  527. 20Paragraph 20
  528. Tourism (Overseas Promotion) (Scotland) Act 1984 (c.4)
  529. 21Paragraph 21
  530. Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (c.66)
  531. 22Paragraph 22 Repealed
  532. Insolvency Act 1986 (c.45)
  533. 23Paragraph 23
  534. Public Order Act 1986 (c.64)
  535. 24Paragraph 24
  536. Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c.48)
  537. 25Paragraph 25
  538. Official Secrets Act 1989 (c.6)
  539. 26Paragraph 26
  540. Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989 (c.45)
  541. 27Paragraph 27
  542. European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993 (c.32)
  543. 28Paragraph 28 Repealed
  544. Scottish Land Court Act 1993 (c.45)
  545. 29Paragraph 29
  546. Value Added Tax Act 1994 (c.23)
  547. 30Paragraph 30
  548. Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.7)
  549. 31Paragraph 31
  550. Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.46)
  551. 32Paragraph 32
  552. Defamation Act 1996 (c.31)
  553. 33Paragraph 33
  554. Damages Act 1996 (c.48)
  555. 34Paragraph 34
  556. Schedule 9Repeals