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Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11) xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 21st March 2002 and received Royal Assent on 23rd April 2002
An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision (including provision for the purposes of section 91 of the Scotland Act 1998) for the appointment and functions of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman; and for connected purposes.
C1Act applied by 2005 asp. 3 s. 11A(1)-(4) (as inserted (15.8.2011) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 131, 134(7)(8); S.S.I. 2011/278, art. 2(c))
The Scottish Public Services OmbudsmanS
1 The Scottish Public Services OmbudsmanS
(1)For the purposes of this Act there is to be an officer known as the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (in this Act referred to as the “Ombudsman”) who is to be an individual appointed by Her Majesty on the nomination of the Scottish Parliament.
Investigations by the OmbudsmanS
2 Power of investigationS
(1)The Ombudsman may investigate any matter, whenever arising, if—
3 Persons liable to investigationS
(1)The persons liable to investigation under this Act are the persons specified, or of a class specified, in Parts 1 [F1, 2 and 3] of schedule 2; and references in this Act to a listed authority are references to any such person.
(i)the provision of education, or the provision of training otherwise than under the Industrial Training Act 1982 (c.10),
[F2(7)Her Majesty may by Order in Council amend Part 3 of schedule 2 so as to—
(b)remove any entry from it, F3...
(c)add to it any entry relating to a person, or class of persons, providing fundable further education or fundable higher education (within the meaning of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6)) [F4, or
(d)add to it an entry relating to a regional strategic body (within the meaning of that Act).]
(8)An Order in Council under subsection (7) adding an entry to that Part of that schedule relating to a person, or class of persons, whose business (whether commercial, charitable or otherwise) includes matters other than the activities which [F5post-16 education] bodies (within the meaning of that Act) generally carry on—
(9)No recommendation to make an Order in Council under subsection (7)(c) is to be made to Her Majesty unless every person to whom the Order relates has been consulted.]
F1Words in s. 3(1) substituted (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), ss. 27(1)(a), 36(2); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
F2S. 3(7)-(9) added (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), ss. 27(1)(b), 36(2); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
F3Word in s. 3(7) omitted (3.3.2014) by virtue of Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12), s. 23(2), sch. para. 5(2)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2014/21, art. 2, sch. 1
F4S. 3(7)(d) and word inserted (3.3.2014) by Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12), s. 23(2), sch. para. 5(2)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/21, art. 2, sch. 1
F5Words in s. 3(8) substituted (3.3.2014) by Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12), s. 23(2), sch. para. 5(2)(b); S.S.I. 2014/21, art. 2, sch. 1
4 Persons liable to investigation: supplementaryS
(1)A person is a publicly-owned company for the purposes of section 3(3) if that person is a company wholly owned by the Scottish Ministers or by any listed authority.
5 Matters which may be investigatedS
(1)The matters which the Ombudsman is entitled to investigate are—
(a)in relation to a listed authority other than one to whom paragraph (b), (d) or (e) applies, any action taken by or [F6on] behalf of the authority (other than action consisting of a service failure) in the exercise of administrative functions of the authority,
F6Word in s. 5(1)(a) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 1 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
6 Application of section 5 to certain tribunalsS
(1)For the purposes of section 5, administrative functions exercisable by any person appointed as a member of the administrative staff of any tribunal specified in schedule 3—
[F76AMatters which may be investigated: healthcare whistleblowingS
(1)The Ombudsman is entitled to investigate the following matters—
(a)whether a body or provider mentioned in subsection (2) has handled a complaint by a whistleblower properly in accordance with the complaints handling procedure described in subsection (3),
(b)any action taken by or on behalf of the body or (as the case may be) the provider in respect of that complaint.
(2)The bodies and providers referred to in subsection (1) are—
(a)any health service body, other than the Scottish Dental Practice Board,
(b)any independent provider,
(c)any family health service provider.
(3)The complaints handling procedure referred to in subsection (1) is the procedure that the body or (as the case may be) the provider is required, by section 16C(2), to ensure complies with a model complaints handling procedure for whistleblowers’ complaints.
(4)In subsection (1)(a), “whistleblower” means a person who, according to the terms of the complaints handling procedure described in subsection (3), is entitled to have a complaint handled in accordance with that procedure.
(5)In connection with any investigation into a matter mentioned in subsection (1), references in this Act to the “person aggrieved” are to the person who made the complaint.
(6)The Ombudsman must not investigate, in an investigation into a matter mentioned in subsection (1), action taken by or on behalf of a family health service provider that was not taken in connection with any family health services provided by that provider.
(7)This section is subject to sections 7 and 8.
(8)For the avoidance of doubt, the action referred to in subsection (1)(b) includes the treatment of any person.]
F7Ss. 6A, 6B inserted (8.1.2020) by The Public Services Reform (The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) (Healthcare Whistleblowing) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/5), arts. 2, 3(2)
[F76BFurther provision in relation to healthcare whistleblowingS
(1)In a case where a complaint or request is made in relation to a matter mentioned in section 6A(1), the complaint or request is not to be regarded as relating to a matter mentioned in section 5(1).
(2)For the avoidance of doubt, the reference—
(a)in section 6A(6) to action taken in connection with family health services, and
(b)in section 7(6) to action taken in relation to services that—
(i)an independent provider provided, or
(ii)it was an independent provider’s function to provide,
includes action taken in handling, or in light of, a complaint made in connection with those services.
(3)Nothing in section 6A requires the Ombudsman to make a model complaints handling procedure for whistleblowers’ complaints relevant to a body or provider by virtue of a specification under section 16C(1).]
[F8(2)Subsection (1)—
[F9(2A)Subsection (1) does not apply to the merits of a decision taken by or on behalf of a listed authority to the extent that the decision was taken in exercise of a function conferred by or under Part 4 or 5 of the 2014 Act.
[F10(2C)Subsection (1) does not apply to the merits of a decision taken by or on behalf of a person mentioned in subsection (2D) in pursuance of a social work function to the extent that the decision was taken in consequence of the exercise of the professional judgment of the social worker or other person discharging the function.
F11(6A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F12(6B)The Ombudsman must not investigate action taken by or on behalf of the Statistics Board in the exercise of any of its functions unless the function is being exercised only in relation to Scottish devolved statistics (within the meaning of section 66 of the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007).]
[F13(6C)The Ombudsman must not investigate action taken by or on behalf of the Committee on Climate Change in the exercise in or as regards Scotland of any function to the extent that the function is not exercisable within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998).]
[F14(6D)The Ombudsman must not investigate action taken by or on behalf of the Electoral Commission unless the action taken concerned local government elections in Scotland [F15or the exercise of the Commission’s functions under the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020].]
F8S. 7(2) substituted (8.1.2020) by The Public Services Reform (The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) (Healthcare Whistleblowing) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/5), arts. 2, 3(3)
F9S. 7(2A)(2B) inserted (31.8.2016) by The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Part 4 and Part 5 Complaints) Order 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/152), arts. 1(1), 9(2)
F10S. 7(2C)-(2E) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Public Services Reform (Social Work Complaints Procedure) (Scotland) Order 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/157), arts. 1, 3
F11S. 7(6A) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 7 para. 14; S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F12S. 7(6B) inserted (1.4.2008) by Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 (c. 18), ss. 63(5), 74(1); S.I. 2008/839, art. 2
F13S. 7(6C) inserted (26.11.2008) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(1), Sch. 1 para. 34(2)
F14S. 7(6D) inserted (29.6.2011) by Local Electoral Administration (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 10), ss. 18(a), 21(1); S.S.I. 2011/277, art. 2(b)
F15Words in s. 7(6D) inserted (30.1.2020) by Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2), ss. 32, 41
C2S. 7(5) modified by 2001 c. 12, s. 2A(e) (as inserted (30.6.2006 for S. and 6.7.2006 for E.W.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(6)(b), Sch. 15 para. 3; S.S.I. 2006/381, art. 2(a)(i)(b)(i))
C3S. 7(6D) restricted (18.12.2013) by Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013 (asp 14), ss. 30, 36
8 Excluded mattersS
(1)The Ombudsman must not investigate any matter specified in schedule 4.
9 Complaints: who may complainS
(1)A complaint may be made to the Ombudsman—
10 Complaints: time limits and procedureS
(1)The Ombudsman must not consider a complaint made more than 12 months after the day on which the person aggrieved first had notice of the matter complained of, unless the Ombudsman is satisfied that there are special circumstances which make it appropriate to consider a complaint made outwith that period.
11[F16Decisions not to investigate or to discontinue investigations]S
(1)If the Ombudsman,
[F17(a) after considering a complaint, decides not to conduct an investigation pursuant to the complaint][F18, or
(b)decides to discontinue an investigation following a complaint, ]
the Ombudsman must send a statement of the reasons for the decision to the persons specified in subsection (2).
[F19(3A)Where the Ombudsman decides to discontinue an investigation following a complaint, any reference in paragraphs (b), (f) and (g) of subsection (2) to the listed authority in question or to the listed authority is to be construed as including a reference to a listed authority—
(b)whose action was investigated by the Ombudsman in connection with the investigation.]
[F20(5)Subsection (4) applies where the Ombudsman decides to discontinue an investigation following a request as it applies where the Ombudsman decides not to conduct such an investigation.]
F16S. 11 title substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 2(d) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F17Words in s. 11(1) renumbered as s. 11(1)(a) (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 2(a) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F18S. 11(1)(b) and word inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 2(a) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F19S. 11(3A) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 2(b) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F20S. 11(5) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 2(c) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
12 Investigation procedureS
(1)An investigation under section 2 must be conducted in private.
[F21(7)Any reference in subsections (2)(a) and (6)(a) and (b) to the listed authority in question or to the listed authority includes, in relation to an investigation following a complaint, references to a listed authority—
(b)whose action is investigated by the Ombudsman in connection with the investigation.]
F21S. 12(7) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 3 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
13 EvidenceS
[F22(10)Any reference in subsections (1) to (3) to the listed authority in question or to the listed authority includes, in relation to an investigation following a complaint, a reference to a listed authority—
F22S. 13(10) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 4 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
14 Obstruction and contemptS
(a)a person, without lawful excuse, obstructs the Ombudsman in the performance of the Ombudsman’s functions [F23under sections 2 to 13], or
F23Words in s. 14(1)(a) inserted (1.4.2016) by Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 5), ss. 13(2), 14(2); S.S.I. 2015/428, art. 2(2)
15 Reports on investigationsS
(1)[F24Subject to subsection (1A),] after conducting an investigation, the Ombudsman must—
[F25(1A)Where the Ombudsman decides to discontinue an investigation, the Ombudsman may—
(b)lay a copy of the report before the Parliament.]
(i)inspect the report [F26sent to it by virtue of subsection (1)] at any reasonable time,
[F27(8)Any reference in subsections (3) to (5) to the listed authority in question or to the listed authority includes, in relation to a complaint following which the investigation was conducted, a reference to a listed authority—
[F28(9)A report prepared after conducting an investigation into a matter mentioned in section 6A(1) may include any observations the Ombudsman wishes to make about—
(a)the general culture in relation to the handling of complaints in accordance with a complaints handling procedure of the kind described in section 6A(3) by—
(i)the health service body, independent provider or (as the case may be) family health service provider in question, or
(ii)any other listed authority investigated by the Ombudsman in connection with the investigation, and
(b)the treatment, by any person mentioned in paragraph (a), of the person aggrieved.
(10)Subsection (9) is without prejudice to the Ombudsman’s discretion about what to include in any report.]
F24Words in s. 15(1) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 5(a) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F25S. 15(1A) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 5(b) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F26Words in s. 15(4)(a)(i) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 5(c) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F27S. 15(8) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 5(d) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F28S. 15(9)(10) inserted (8.1.2020) by The Public Services Reform (The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) (Healthcare Whistleblowing) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/5), arts. 2, 3(4)
16 Special reportsS
(1)This section applies where a report under section 15 finds that the person aggrieved has sustained injustice or hardship as is mentioned in section 5(3).
[F29Listed authorities: complaints handling proceduresS
F29Ss. 16A-16G and cross-heading inserted (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 119, 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), sch.
16AStatement of principlesS
16BModel complaints handling proceduresS
[F3016BAModel complaints handling procedure: healthcare whistleblowingS
(1)The Ombudsman must publish, under section 16B, a model CHP for whistleblowers’ complaints to—
(a)a health service body, other than the Scottish Dental Practice Board,
(b)an independent provider,
(c)a family health service provider.
(2)The Ombudsman may publish different model CHPs in accordance with this section for different purposes.
(3)Any model CHP published in accordance with this section must include the following definition of whistleblowing—
“Whistleblowing is when a person who delivers services or used to deliver services on behalf of a health service body, family health service provider or independent provider (as defined in section 23 of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002) raises a concern that relates to speaking up, in the public interest, about an NHS service, where an act or omission has created, or may create, a risk of harm or wrong doing.”]
F30S. 16BA inserted (8.1.2020) by The Public Services Reform (The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) (Healthcare Whistleblowing) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/5), arts. 2, 3(5)
16CModel complaints handling procedures: specification of listed authoritiesS
16DDeclarations of non-complianceS
16ESubmission of description of complaints handling procedure: generalS
16FComplaints handling procedures: application of other enactmentsS
16GComplaints handling procedures: promotion of best practice etc.S
(b)the duty is inconsistent with any other enactment.]
[F31Other functions of the OmbudsmanS
F31S. 16H and cross-heading inserted (1.4.2016) by Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 5), ss. 13(3), 14(2); S.S.I. 2015/428, art. 2(2)
16HReviews under the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015S
17 Annual reports etc.S
(1)The Ombudsman must lay before the Parliament annually a general report on the exercise of the Ombudsman’s functions [F32during the reporting year] .
(2)Such a report may include, in particular, any general recommendations which the Ombudsman may have arising from the exercise of those functions in the [F33reporting year] .
[F34(2A)A report under subsection (1) must be laid before the Parliament within seven months after the end of the reporting year.]
(3)The [F35Parliamentary corporation] may give the Ombudsman directions as to the form and content of a report under subsection (1); and the Ombudsman must comply with any such direction.
[F36(3A)The Ombudsman must arrange for the publication of each report under subsection (1).]
[F37(5)In this section, “reporting year” means the year beginning on 1 April.]
F32Words in s. 17(1) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 6(a) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F33Words in s. 17(2) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 6(b) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F34S. 17(2A) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 6(c) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F35Words in s. 17(3) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 6(d) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F36S. 17(3A) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 6(e) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F37S. 17(5) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 6(f) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
[F3817AStrategic plansS
(1)The Ombudsman must, in respect of each 4 year period, lay before the Parliament a plan (referred to in this section as a “strategic plan”) setting out how the Ombudsman proposes to perform the Ombudsman's functions during the 4 year period.
(a)the Ombudsman's objectives and priorities during the 4 year period,
F38S. 17A inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 7 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
18 Protection from actions for defamationS
[F39(d)any statement made by the Ombudsman in pursuance of section 11 of the 2015 Act,
(e)any statement made by the Ombudsman in communicating with any person for the purposes of a welfare fund review,
(f)any statement made by any person in communicating with the Ombudsman for the purposes of such a review.]
F39S. 18(1)(d)-(f) inserted (1.4.2016) by Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 5), ss. 13(4), 14(2); S.S.I. 2015/428, art. 2(2)
19 Confidentiality of informationS
(1)Information obtained by the Ombudsman or any of the Ombudsman’s advisers in connection with any matter in respect of which a complaint or a request has been made must not be disclosed except for any of the purposes specified in subsection (2) or as permitted by subsection (3).
[F40(e)where subsection (2A) applies, the purposes of a welfare fund review.]
[F41(2A)This subsection applies if—
(a)the matter in respect of which the complaint or request has been made relates to an exercise of a function by a local authority on an application to receive assistance in pursuance of section 2 of the 2015 Act, and
(b)the welfare fund review relates to the decision made by the authority on that application.
(2B)Information obtained by the Ombudsman or any of the Ombudsman's advisers in connection with a welfare fund review must not be disclosed except for any of the purposes specified in subsection (2C) or as permitted by subsection (3).
(2C)Those purposes are—
(a)the purposes of the review,
(ii)an offence of perjury alleged to have been committed in the course of the review,
(d)where subsection (2D) applies, the purposes of any consideration of a complaint or request in respect of a matter, or the investigation of the matter.
(2D)This subsection applies if—
(b)the welfare fund review relates to the decision made by the authority on that application.]
(3)Where information referred to in subsection (1) [F42or (2B)] is to the effect that any person is likely to constitute a threat to the health or safety of [F43individuals (in particular or in general)], the Ombudsman may disclose the information to any person to whom the Ombudsman thinks it should be disclosed in the interests of the health [F44or] safety of [F45the particular individuals or, as the case may be, individuals in general].
[F46(4A)The duty under subsection (4)(a) to inform a person about the identity of a person to whom information has been disclosed does not apply where informing the former person is likely to constitute a threat to the health or safety of the latter person.]
[F47(5A)It is not competent to call upon the Ombudsman or the Ombudsman's advisers to give evidence in any proceedings (other than proceedings referred to in subsection (2C)) of matters coming to the knowledge of the Ombudsman or advisers in connection with a welfare fund review.]
(8)Information obtained from—
[F48(a)]the Information Commissioner by virtue of section 76 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c.36); [F49or
(b)the Scottish Information Commissioner by virtue of section 63 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 13),]
F40S. 19(2)(e) inserted (1.4.2016) by Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 5), ss. 13(5)(a), 14(2); S.S.I. 2015/428, art. 2(2)
F41S. 19(2A)-(2D) inserted (1.4.2016) by Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 5), ss. 13(5)(b), 14(2); S.S.I. 2015/428, art. 2(2)
F42Words in s. 19(3) inserted (1.4.2016) by Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 5), ss. 13(5)(c), 14(2); S.S.I. 2015/428, art. 2(2)
F43Words in s. 19(3) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 8(a)(i) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F44Word in s. 19(3) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 8(a)(ii) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F45Words in s. 19(3) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 8(a)(iii) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F46S. 19(4A) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 8(b) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F47S. 19(5A) inserted (1.4.2016) by Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 5), ss. 13(5)(d), 14(2); S.S.I. 2015/428, art. 2(2)
F48Words in s. 19(8) renumbered as s. 19(8)(a) (1.1.2005) by Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 13), s. 75(1), sch. 4 para. 1(a); S.S.I. 2004/203, art. 3(2)
F49S. 19(8)(b) and word inserted (1.1.2005) by Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 13), s. 75(1), sch. 4 para. 1(b); S.S.I. 2004/203, art. 3(2)
C4S. 19 excluded by 1974 c. 7, s. 34M(7)(c) (as inserted (1.10.2010) by Health Act 2009 (c. 21), s. 40(1), Sch. 5 para. 2; S.I. 2010/1863, art. 2)
20 Disclosure of information by the OmbudsmanS
(1)This section applies to any information (referred to in this section as “relevant information”) obtained by, or supplied to, the Ombudsman or any of the Ombudsman’s advisers under or for the purposes of this Act [F50or the 2015 Act ].
F50Words in s. 20(1) inserted (1.4.2016) by Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 5), ss. 13(6), 14(2); S.S.I. 2015/428, art. 2(2)
21 Consultation and co-operation with other Commissioners and OmbudsmenS
(a)by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration under the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c.13),
(b)by [F51the Health Service Commissioner] under the Health Service Commissioners Act 1993 (c.46) (as that Act has effect in England and Wales),
[F52(c)by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales under the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005,]
(d)by a Local Commissioner under Part III [F53or 3A] of the Local Government Act 1974 (c.7), or
(e)by a housing ombudsman in accordance with a scheme approved under section 51 of the Housing Act 1996 (c.52),
(4)Where a listed authority is also an authority to which the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c.13) applies, the Ombudsman must co-operate with the Parliamentary Commissioner to such extent as appears appropriate when exercising any function in relation to that authority.
F51Words in s. 21(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005 (c. 10), s. 40, Sch. 6 para. 73(a)
F52S. 21(1)(c) substituted (1.4.2006) by Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005 (c. 10), s. 40, Sch. 6 para. 73(b)
F53Words in s. 21(1)(d) inserted (1.10.2010) by Health Act 2009 (c. 21), s. 40(1), Sch. 5 para. 15; S.I. 2010/1863, art. 2
22 Information about right to make complaintS
(1)A listed authority must take reasonable steps to publicise the application and effect of this Act in relation to the authority including, in particular, providing information about—
23 InterpretationS
[F54“the 2014 Act” means the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014,]
[F55“the 2015 Act” means the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015,]
[F56“the Ombudsman's functions” includes the Ombudsman's functions under the 2015 Act,]
“person aggrieved” has the meaning given in section 5(4) [F58or (as the case may be) section 6A(5)],
[F59“welfare fund review” means a review in pursuance of an application under section 7(2) of the 2015 Act.]
F54Words in s. 23(1) inserted (31.8.2016) by The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Part 4 and Part 5 Complaints) Order 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/152), arts. 1(1), 9(3)
F55Words in s. 23(1) inserted (1.4.2016) by Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 5), ss. 13(7)(a), 14(2); S.S.I. 2015/428, art. 2(2)
F56Words in s. 23(1) inserted (1.4.2016) by Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 5), ss. 13(7)(b), 14(2); S.S.I. 2015/428, art. 2(2)
F57Words in s. 23(1) repealed (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 9 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F58Words in s. 23(1) inserted (8.1.2020) by The Public Services Reform (The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) (Healthcare Whistleblowing) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/5), arts. 2, 3(6)
F59Words in s. 23(1) inserted (1.4.2016) by Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 5), ss. 13(7)(c), 14(2); S.S.I. 2015/428, art. 2(2)
24 Orders in Council: generalS
(1)An Order in Council made under any provision of this Act may include such supplementary, incidental, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision as Her Majesty considers necessary or expedient.
(2)No recommendation to make an Order in Council under section 3(2) [F60or (7)], 8(2) or, where the Order contains provisions which add to, replace or omit any part of the text of an Act, 25(2) is to be made to Her Majesty in Council unless a draft of the Order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Parliament.
F60Word in s. 24 inserted (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), ss. 27(2), 36(2); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
25 Modification of enactmentsS
(1)Schedule 6 makes modifications of enactments for the purposes of this Act.
27 Commencement, revocation and short titleS
P1S. 27(1) power fully exercised: 23.10.2002 appointed by {S.S.I. 2002/467}, art. 2
SCHEDULE 1S The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
1(1) A person is disqualified from appointment, and from holding office, as Ombudsman or deputy Ombudsman if that person is—
[F61(3)A person who has ceased to hold office as Ombudsman or deputy Ombudsman may not, without the approval of the Parliamentary corporation—
(3B)In sub-paragraph (3), a “paid office” is one where the holder is entitled to remuneration or expenses or any combination of them.]
F61Sch. 1 para. 1(3)-(3B) substituted for sch. 1 para. 1(3) (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 11 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
[F62(2A)The Ombudsman is, as such, to be regarded as a juristic person distinct from the natural person holding the office.]
(3)Sub-paragraph (2) is subject to section 17(3) and [F63paragraphs 9(4), 10(3), 12(3), 12A, 12B, 12D and] 15(1) of this schedule.
F62Sch. 1 para. 2(2A) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 12(a) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F63Words in sch. 1 para. 2(3) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 12(b) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
Term of office and tenureS
(a)holds office for such period not exceeding [F64eight] years as the Parliamentary corporation, at the time of appointment, may determine,
[F66(d)may be removed from office by Her Majesty if sub-paragraph (2C) applies,]
[F67(2A)A person who has held office as Ombudsman or deputy Ombudsman is ineligible for reappointment at any time.
(2B)Such a person is, however, eligible for appointment to the other office, but may not hold that office beyond the expiry of the period for which the person was first appointed.]
[F68(2C)This sub-paragraph applies if—
(b)the Parliament resolves that it has lost confidence in the Ombudsman's willingness, suitability or ability to perform the functions of the Ombudsman,
(b)provide that the Ombudsman's or deputy Ombudman's holding of any such office, employment or appointment or engagement in any such occupation is subject to the approval of the Parliamentary corporation.
(2F)In sub-paragraph (2E), “specified” means specified in the terms and conditions of office or within a description so specified.]
F64Word in sch. 1 para. 4(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 13(a)(i) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F65Sch. 1 para. 4(1)(c) repealed (1.10.2006) by The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1031), reg. 1(1), Sch. 9 (with regs. 44-46)
F66Sch. 1 para. 4(1)(d) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 13(a)(ii) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F67Sch. 1 para. 4(2A)(2B) substituted for sch. 1 para. 4(2)(3) (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 13(b) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F68Sch. 1 para. 4(2C)-(2F) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 13(c) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
Vacancy in office of OmbudsmanS
Vacancy in office of deputy OmbudsmanS
Advisers and other servicesS
[F6910(1)The Ombudsman may obtain advice, assistance or any other service from any person who, in the opinion of the Ombudsman, is qualified to give it.
F69Sch. 1 para. 10 substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 14 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
[F70(3)The exercise of the power to acquire or dispose of land is subject to the approval of the Parliamentary corporation.]
F70Sch. 1 para. 12(3) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 15 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
[F7112AThe Ombudsman must comply with any direction given by the Parliamentary corporation as to the location of the Ombudsman's office.
F71Sch. 1 paras. 12A-12C inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 16 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
Charges for servicesS
12C(1)The Ombudsman may determine and charge reasonable sums for anything done or provided by the Ombudsman in the performance of, or in connection with, the Ombudsman's functions.
(2)Any sums received by the Ombudsman by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) are to be retained by the Ombudsman and applied to meet expenditure incurred in doing or providing whatever is charged for.]
[F7212D(1)The Ombudsman must, before the start of each financial year, prepare proposals for the Ombudsman's use of resources and expenditure during the year (a “budget”) and, by such date as the Parliamentary corporation determines, send the budget to the Parliamentary corporation for approval.
(4)A budget or revised budget must contain a statement that the Ombudsman has complied with the duty under sub-paragraph (3).]
F72Sch. 1 para. 12D inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 17 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
13[F73(1) The Parliamentary corporation is to pay—
(b)any expenses [F74properly] incurred by the Ombudsman in the exercise of the functions of the Ombudsman [F75so far as those expenses are not met out of sums received and applied by the Ombudsman under paragraph 12C(2)] ,
(ii)has ceased to hold such office.]
[F76(2)Sub-paragraph (1)(b) does not require the Parliamentary corporation to pay any expenses which exceed or are otherwise not covered by a budget or, as the case may be, a revised budget approved under paragraph 12D.
(4)The Parliamentary corporation is to indemnify the Ombudsman in respect of any liabilities incurred in the exercise of the functions of the Ombudsman.]
F73Sch. 1 para. 13 renumbered as sch. 1 para. 13(1) (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 19 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F74Word in sch. 1 para. 13(1)(b) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 18(a) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F75Words in sch. 1 para. 13(1)(b) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 18(b) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F76Sch. 1 para. 13(2)-(4) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 19 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
SCHEDULE 2S Listed authorities
Part 1S Entries not amendable by Order in Council
Scottish Parliament and Scottish AdministrationS
2SAny member of the Scottish Executive.
3SAny other office-holder in the Scottish Administration.
[F77(g)Healthcare Improvement Scotland]
F77Sch. 2 para. 4(g) added (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 17 para. 25; S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, sch.
5SAny person who is, or was at the time of the matter complained of, a family health service provider, that is to say—
[F78(a)a person (whether an individual or a body) providing primary medical services under a general medical services contract (within the meaning of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978) or general dental services under Part II of that Act,]
(c)an individual performing in Scotland [F79primary medical services] or personal dental services in accordance with—
(ii)a pilot scheme under Part I of the National Health Service (Primary Care) Act 1997 (c.46),
F78Sch. 2 para. 5(a) substituted (1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), s. 9(1), sch. para. 4(2)(a); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(3)
F79Words in sch. 2 para. 5(c) substituted (1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), s. 9(1), sch. para. 4(2)(b); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(3)
6SAny person who is, or was at the time of the matter complained of, an independent provider, that is to say a person (whether an individual or a body)—
Local government etc.S
8SAny committee, joint committee or joint board the members of which, other than ex officio members, are appointed by one or more local authorities.
9SAny person who, by virtue of section 56(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c.65), discharges any of the functions of a local authority.
10SAny licensing board [F80continued in existence by or established under section 5 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 16)] .
F80Words in sch. 2 para. 10 substituted (1.5.2007) by Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 16), s. 150(2), sch. 6 para. 9 (with s. 143); S.S.I. 2007/129, art. 3, sch.
11SThe Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority.
[F8111ASAny Transport Partnership created under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 12)]
F81Sch. 2 para. 11A inserted (10.10.2005) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 12), s. 54(2), sch. 1 para. 19; S.S.I. 2005/454, art. 2, Sch. 2
12SAny National Park authority.
[F8213SThe Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.]
F82Sch. 2 para. 13 substituted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 62; S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, sch.
F8314S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F83Sch. 2 para. 14 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
15SAny Children’s Panel Advisory Committee formed under paragraph 3, or joint advisory committee formed under paragraph 8, of Schedule 1 to the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.36).
16SAny joint committee, for the administration of superannuation schemes for persons employed in local government service or teachers, established by regulations under section 7 or 9 of the Superannuation Act 1972 (c.11) respectively.
[F8416ASScottish Water.]
F84Sch. 2 para. 16A inserted (15.8.2011) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 3(2), 134(7)(8); S.S.I. 2011/278, art. 2(a)
[F8517AAny person who is, or was at the time of the matter complained of—
(but only to the extent that the action taken by or on behalf of that person is not a matter liable to investigation under this Act by virtue of paragraph 2 of this schedule).]
F85Sch. 2 para. 17A inserted (1.10.2010) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(4), sch. 3 para. 20 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
[F8617B[F87Crown Estate Scotland].]
F86Sch. 2 para. 17B and cross-heading inserted (16.2.2017) by The Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management) Order 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/36), arts. 1(1), 21(3)
F87Words in sch. 2 para. 17B substituted (1.4.2020) by Scottish Crown Estate Act 2019 (asp 1), s. 46(2), sch. 1 para. 3; S.S.I. 2020/77, reg. 2(1), sch. 1
Part 2S Entries amendable by Order in Council
Scottish public authoritiesS
19SAudit Scotland.
20SThe Auditor General for Scotland.
20AS[F88Bòrd na Gàidhlig]
F88Words in sch. 2 Pt. 2 inserted (13.2.2006) by Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 7), s. 13(2), sch. 2 para. 2; S.S.I. 2006/31, art. 2
[F8920BSThe British Waterways Board.]
F89Sch. 2 para. 20B inserted (2.7.2012) by The British Waterways Board (Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1659), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 24 (with arts. 4-6)
F9021S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F90Sch. 2 para. 21 repealed (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 1 para. 10 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
[F9121ZZAS Children’s Hearings Scotland.]
F91Sch. 2 para. 21ZZA inserted (16.2.2012) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 Amendment Order 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/43), arts. 1(2), 2(a)
21ZASThe Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland in the performance of the Commissioner’s functions under the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 7)F92... the Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4) [F93and the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016].
F92Word in sch. 2 para. 21ZA repealed (12.03.2018) by Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 16), s. 39(a); S.S.I. 2018/73, reg. 2
F93Words in sch. 2 para. 21ZA inserted (12.03.2018) by Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 16), s. 39(b); S.S.I. 2018/73, reg. 2
[F9421ASA community justice authority.]
F94Sch. 2 para. 21A inserted (3.4.2006) by Management of Offenders etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 14), ss. 21(11), 24(2); S.S.I. 2006/48, art. 3(2), sch. Pt. 2
F9521BS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F95Sch. 2 para. 21B repealed (15.8.2011) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7)(8), sch. 2 para. 21; S.S.I. 2011/278, art. 2(d)
[F9621ZZCSCommunity Justice Scotland.]
F96Sch. 2 para. 21ZZC inserted (1.4.2017) by Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 10), s. 41(2), sch. 1 para. 14(2); S.S.I. 2017/33, reg. 2(3)
[F9721ZCSThe Convener of the School Closure Review Panels.]
F97Sch. 2 para. 21ZC inserted (9.1.2015) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), ss. 81(10), 102(3); S.S.I. 2014/353, art. 2(1)(b)
[F9821CSCreative Scotland.]
F98Sch. 2 para. 21C inserted (1.7.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 10 para. 2(a); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(1)
22SThe Crofters Commission.
[F9922ASFood Standards Scotland.]
F99sch. 2 para. 22A inserted (1.4.2015) by Food (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 1), ss. 17(2), 63(2) (with s. 62); S.S.I. 2015/99, art. 2
F10023S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F100Sch. 2 Pt. 2 entry repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 1 para. 29; S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), sch.
F10124S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F101Sch. 2 para. 24 omitted (2.4.2012) by virtue of The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 Amendment (No. 2) Order 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/85), arts. 1, 2
25SHighlands and Islands Enterprise.
[F10225ZASHistoric Environment Scotland.]
F102sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 25ZA inserted (27.2.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), sch. 6 para. 2(a) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/31, art. 2, sch.
[F10325ZBS ILF Scotland.]
F103sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 25ZB inserted (16.7.2015) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 Amendment Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/286), arts. 1, 2
[F10425ZCSAn integration joint board established by order under section 9(2) of the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.]
F104Sch. 2 para. 25ZC inserted (16.3.2016) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 Amendment Order 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/155), art. 2
[F10525ASThe Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.]
F105Sch. 2 para. 25A inserted (1.6.2009) by Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 (asp 6), s. 76(1), sch. 1 para. 20(1); S.S.I. 2009/192, art. 2, sch.
26SLearning and Teaching Scotland.
27SAny local enterprise company, that is to say any company ( [F106as defined in section 1(1) of the Companies Act 2006] )—
(a)which is a wholly owned subsidiary ( [F107as defined in section 1159 of that Act] ) of Scottish Enterprise or Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and
(b)with which an agreement (not being one which has terminated) has been made in pursuance of section 19 of the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 (c.35) by Scottish Enterprise or Highlands and Islands Enterprise for the discharge by that company of any of the functions of Scottish Enterprise or, as the case may be, Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
F106Words in sch. 2 para. 27 substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 201(a) (with art. 10)
F107Words in sch. 2 para. 27(a) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 201(b) (with art. 10)
28SThe Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland.
[F10828AS The National Convener of Children’s Hearings Scotland.]
F108Sch. 2 para. 28A inserted (16.2.2012) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 Amendment Order 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/43), arts. 1(2), 2(b)
29SThe Board of Trustees for the National Galleries of Scotland.
30S[F109The National Library of Scotland] .
F109Words in sch. 2 para. 30 substituted (1.2.2013) by National Library of Scotland Act 2012 (asp 3), s. 12(3), sch. 2 para. 5; S.S.I. 2013/1, art. 2
31SThe Board of Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland.
32SThe Parole Board for Scotland.
[F11032ASThe Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.]
F110Sch. 2 para. 32A substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 19(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
[F11132AAS The Principal Reporter.]
F111Sch. 2 para. 32AA inserted (24.6.2013) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 Amendment Order 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/43), arts. 1(3), 2(c) (see S.S.I. 2013/195, art. 2)
F11232BS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F112Sch. 2 para 32B omitted (1.7.2013) by The Public Services Reform (Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland etc.) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/197), art. 1, Sch. 2 para 9(b)
F11332CS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F113Sch. 2 para 32C omitted (1.7.2013) by The Public Services Reform (Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland etc.) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/197), art. 1, Sch. 2 para 9(b)
33SThe Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh.
F11434S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F114sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 34 repealed (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), sch. 6 para. 2(b) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, sch.
35SThe Scottish Agricultural Wages Board.
F11536S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F115Sch. 2 para. 36 repealed (1.7.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 10 para. 2(b); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(1)
37SThe Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration.
[F11637BSThe Scottish Commission for Human Rights.]
F116Sch. 2 para. 37B inserted (1.4.2008) by Scottish Commission for Human Rights Act 2006 (asp 16), s. 22(3), sch. 1 para. 16 (with s. 22(2)); S.S.I. 2008/112, art. 2
F11738S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F117Sch. 2 para. 38 repealed (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 14 para. 11(a); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, sch.
39SScottish Enterprise.
40SThe Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
[F11840ASThe Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council.]
F118Sch. 2 para. 40A inserted (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), s. 36(2), sch. 3 para. 11(a); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
F11941S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F119Sch. 2 para. 41 repealed (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), s. 36(2), sch. 3 para. 11(b); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
42SThe Scottish Further Education Unit.
F12043S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F120Sch. 2 para. 43 repealed (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), s. 36(2), sch. 3 para. 11(b); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
F12144S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F121sch. 2 para. 44 repealed (20.11.2014) by Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 14), s. 104(3), sch. 2 para. 12; S.S.I. 2014/264, art. 2, sch.
45SThe Scottish Hospital Endowments Research Trust.
[F12245ASThe Scottish Information Commissioner.]
F122Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 45A inserted (30.9.2002) by Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 13), s. 71(1); S.S.I. 2002/437, art. 2
46SThe Scottish Legal Aid Board.
F12347S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F123Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 repealed (1.4.2004) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), s. 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 16(a); S.S.I. 2004/148, art. 2(c)
48SScottish Natural Heritage.
49SThe Scottish Qualifications Authority.
F12450S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F124Sch. 2 para. 50 repealed (1.7.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 10 para. 2(b); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(1)
[F12550ASThe Scottish Sentencing Council.]
F125sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 50A inserted (19.10.2015) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), sch. 1 para. 13; S.S.I. 2015/336, art. 2(b)
51SThe Scottish Social Services Council.
52SThe Scottish Sports Council.
[F12652ASSocial Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland.]
F126Sch. 2 para. 52A inserted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 14 para. 11(b); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, sch.
[F12752BSSouth of Scotland Enterprise.]
F127Sch. 2 para. 52B inserted (16.10.2019) by South of Scotland Enterprise Act 2019 (asp 9), s. 24(2), sch. 2 para. 2; S.S.I. 2019/308, reg. 2
53SThe Scottish Tourist Board.
54SThe Standards Commission for Scotland.
[F12854ASVisitScotland.]
F128Words in sch. 2 Pt. 2 inserted (1.4.2007) by Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 15), s. 5(1), sch. 2 para. 7(b); S.S.I. 2007/47, art. 2
55SThe Water Industry [F129Commission] for Scotland.
F129Word in Sch. 2 para. 55 substituted (1.7.2005) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3), s. 37(2), sch. 5 para. 8(b) (with s. 36); S.S.I. 2005/351, art. 2, sch. 2 (with art. 3(3))
56SAny holder of an office—
Cross-border public authoritiesS
58SBritish Potato Council.
59SBritish Tourist Authority.
60SBritish Wool Marketing Board.
61SCentral Bureau for Educational Visits and Exchanges.
F13062S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F130Sch. 2 para. 62 repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 171, Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)
63SCommunity Development Foundation.
64SConstruction Industry Training Board.
F13165S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F131Sch. 2 para. 65 repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 171, Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)
F13266S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F132Words in sch. 2 Pt. 2 omitted (11.6.2009) by virtue of The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/236), arts. 1, 2
67SThe Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.
68SDesign Council.
69SEngineering Construction Industry Training Board.
F13370S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F133sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 70 repealed (18.7.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of Food from Britain) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1924), art. 1(3), Sch.
71SForestry Commissioners.
72SHome-Grown Cereals Authority.
73SHorticultural Development Council.
74SIntervention Board for Agricultural Produce.
75SJoint Nature Conservation Committee.
76SThe licensing authority designated under section 1(1) of the Activity Centres (Young Persons’ Safety) Act 1995 (c.15).
77SMeat and Livestock Commission.
78SMilk Development Council.
F13479S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F134sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 79 omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 16 (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)
F13580S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F135Sch. 2 para. 80 repealed (1.4.2005) by Health Protection Agency Act 2004 (c. 17), s. 12(1), Sch. 4; S.I. 2005/121, art. 2(2)
F13681S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F136Sch. 2 para. 81 repealed (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 15 Pt. 1(A); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(q) (with art. 6)
F13782S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F137Sch. 2 para. 82 repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
83SScottish Consumer Council.
84SSea Fish Industry Authority.
85SThe Theatres Trust.
86SF138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F138Sch. 2 Pt. 2: entry relating to "Traffic Commisioner for the Scottish Traffic Area" omitted (23.10.2002) by virtue of S.S.I. 2002/468, art. 2
87SThe Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
88SUnited Kingdom Sports Council.
89SUnrelated Live Transplant Regulatory Authority.
[F139Other bodies]S
F14090. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F14191The Security Industry Authority.]
[F14291AThe Statistics Board.]
[F14391BThe Committee on Climate Change.]
[F14491BAThe Electoral Commission.]
[F14591CArchitecture and Design Scotland]
F139Sch. 7 para. 90 and cross-heading inserted (1.4.2005) by Health Protection Agency Act 2004 (c. 17), s. 12(1), Sch. 3 para. 18(3); S.I. 2005/121, art. 2(2)
F140Sch. 2 para. 90 omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 7 para. 15; S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F141Sch. 2 para. 91 added (6.7.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 171(2), 178(6)(b); S.S.I. 2006/381, art. 2(b)(iv)
F142Sch. 2 para. 91A inserted (1.4.2008) by Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 (c. 18), ss. 63(6), 74(1); S.I. 2008/839, art. 2
F143Sch. 2 para. 91B inserted (26.11.2008) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(1), Sch. 1 para. 34(3)
F144Sch. 2 para. 91BA inserted (29.6.2011) by Local Electoral Administration (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 10), ss. 18(b), 21(1); S.S.I. 2011/277, art. 2(b)
F145Sch. 2 para. 91C inserted (17.3.2011) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 Amendment Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/208), arts. 1, 2(2)
[F146Part 3SOther entries amendable by Order in Council
F146Sch. 2 Pt. 3 added (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), ss. 27(3), 36(2); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
Further and Higher EducationS
92(1)Any fundable body within the meaning of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6) [F147and any college of further education which is assigned to such a fundable body by order made under section 7C(1) of that Act].
F147Words in sch. 2 para. 92(1) inserted (3.3.2014) by Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12), s. 23(2), sch. para. 5(3); S.S.I. 2014/21, art. 2, sch. 1
93The Scottish Agricultural College.]
SCHEDULE 3S Specified tribunals for the purposes of sections 6 and 7
F1481S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F148Sch. 3 para. 1 repealed (6.4.2007) by The Dairy Produce (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/477), reg. 1, Sch. Pt. 1
F1492S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F149Sch. 3 para. 2 repealed (31.12.2005) by School Education (Ministerial Powers and Independent Schools) (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 12), s. 9(2), sch. 2; S.S.I. 2005/10, art. 3(d) (with art. 3(2))
3SThe Lands Tribunal for Scotland.
4SAny Meat Hygiene Appeals Tribunal constituted under—
[F1504ASThe Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland.]
F150Sch. 3 para. 4A inserted (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 4 para. 13; S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3 (as substituted (1.7.2005) by S.S.I. 2005/375, art. 2 and as amended (22.9.2005) by S.S.I. 2005/459, art. 2)
F1515S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F151Sch. 3 para. 5 omitted (1.12.2016) by virtue of The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Functions of the Private Rented Housing Committees) Regulations 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/337), reg. 1(2), sch. 2 para. 4(2) (with sch. 1)
6SThe Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal.
7SThe Scottish Land Court.
SCHEDULE 4S Matters which the Ombudsman must not investigate
1SAction taken—
[F153(c)by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner,]
F152Sch. 4 para. 1(b) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F153Sch. 4 para. 1(c) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 19(3); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
2[F154(1) The commencement or conduct of—S
(b)proceedings before any international court or tribunal.]
(2)The reference in sub-paragraph (1) to civil proceedings includes a reference to inquiries under the [F155Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016].
F154Sch. 4 para. 2 renumbered as sch. 4 para. 2(1) (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 21(a) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F155Words in sch. 4 para. 2(2) substituted (15.6.2017) by Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 2), s. 42(2), sch. 2 para. 9; S.S.I. 2017/155, reg. 2 (with regs. 4(2), 5)
3SAction taken by any office-holder in, or member of the staff of, the Scottish Administration appointed to be an officer, or a member of the administrative staff, of any court or tribunal, so far as that action is taken at the direction, or on the authority (whether express or implied), of any person acting in a judicial capacity or in the capacity of a member of the tribunal.
4SAction taken by a member of the administrative staff of any tribunal specified in schedule 3 so far as that action is taken at the direction, or on the authority (whether express or implied), of any person acting in the capacity of a member of the tribunal.
5SAction taken by a person appointed under section 5(3)(c) of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1995 (c.53), so far as that action is taken at the direction, or on the authority (whether express or implied), of any person acting in the capacity of an adjudicator appointed under that section to determine appeals.
6SAny exercise of the prerogative of mercy or of the power of a member of the Scottish Executive to make a reference in respect of any person to the High Court of Justiciary.
7(1)Action taken in matters [F156arising from concluded] contractual or other commercial transactions of a listed authority.S
(a)relating to NHS contracts (as defined by section 17A of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (c.29)),
F156Words in sch. 4 para. 7(1) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 21(b) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
8SAction taken in respect of appointments or removals, pay, discipline, superannuation or other personnel matters.
9SThe grant of honours, awards or privileges within the gift of the Crown, including the grant of Royal Charters.
10SAction concerning—
[F15710ASAction taken by or on behalf of any body falling within Part 3 of schedule 2 in the exercise of academic judgement relating to an educational or training matter.]
F157Sch. 4 para. 10A inserted (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), ss. 27(4), 36(2); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
11SAction taken by the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland under—
[F158(a)section 51 (Commission’s power to revoke short term detention certificate or extension certificate) of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003;
(b)section 81 (Commission’s power to revoke order) of that Act;
(ba)section 143 (Commission’s power to revoke compulsion order) of that Act;]
F158Sch. 4 para. 11(a)-(ba) substituted for Sch. 4 para. 11(a)(b) (27.9.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment0 (Scotland) Act 2003 (Modification of Enactments) Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/465), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 31(2)
12SAction which has been, or is, the subject of an inquiry under section 76 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (c.29) (general powers to hold inquiries).
13SAction taken by a Health Board in the exercise of its functions under the National Health Service (Service Committees and Tribunal) (Scotland) Regulations 1992 (S.I 1992/434), or any instrument amending or replacing those regulations.
14SAction taken by a Health Board in the exercise of its functions under regulations made under section [F15917P], 25(2), 26(2) or 27(2) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (c.29) by virtue of section 17 of the Health and Medicines Act 1988 (c.49).
F159Word in sch. 4 para. 14 substituted (1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), s. 9(1), sch. para. 4(3); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(3)
15SAction relating to the determination of the amount of any rent or service charge.
F16016S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F160Sch. 4 para. 16 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
SCHEDULE 5S Disclosure of information by the Ombudsman
(a) [F161sections 142 to 154, 160 to 164 or 174 to 176 of, or Schedule 15 to, the Data Protection Act 2018 (certain provisions relating to enforcement),]
(b) section 48 (practice recommend-ations) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c.36), or
(c) Part IV (enforcement) of that Act
[F1622. The commission of an offence under—
(a) a provision of the Data Protection Act 2018 other than paragraph 15 of Schedule 15 (obstruction of execution of warrant etc), or
(b) section 77 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (offence of altering etc records with intent to prevent disclosure).]
[F163The Scottish Information Commissioner]
[F1631. A matter in respect of which the Commissioner could exercise any power conferred by—
2. The commission of an offence under section 65 (offence of altering etc. records with intent to prevent disclosure) of that Act]
1. The audit of an account under sections 21 and 22 of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 1) (“the 2000 Act”)
2. A matter in respect of which the Auditor General could exercise the power conferred by subsection (1) (power to initiate economy, efficiency and effectiveness examinations) of section 23 of that Act
3. An examination under that section
The Accounts Commission for Scotland A matter in respect of which the Commission could exercise any function conferred by section 97A (studies for improving economy etc. in services), 102(1) (power of Commission to require Controller of Audit to make a report), 103 (action by Commission on reports by Controller of Audit) or 105A (studies of benefit administration at request of Secretary of State) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c.65) (“the 1973 Act”)
[F164The Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service]
[F1641. The Agency’s function of providing information, advice and management services in support of the functions of the Scottish Ministers, Health Boards and Special Health Boards
2. Fraud or another irregularity in relation to the health service (as defined in section 108(1) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978)]
[F164Healthcare Improvement Scotland] [F164A matter of relevance to furthering improvement in the quality of health care (as defined in section 10A(2) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978)]
[F164NHS Education for Scotland] [F164The education or training of persons providing, or intending to provide, services under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978]
[F164The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland]
[F1641. An investigation under section 11 or 12 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
2. Circumstances of a kind mentioned in paragraph (a) or (d) to (f) of section 11(2) of that Act]
[F165The Scottish Social Services Council A matter in respect of which the Scottish Social Services Council could exercise any power conferred by—
section 46 (grant or refusal of registration),
section 47 (variation etc. of conditions in relation to registration),
section 49 (removal etc. from the register),
of the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001]
[F165Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland A matter in respect of which Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland could exercise any power conferred by—
chapter 2 (social services: inspections),
chapter 3 (care services; registration etc.),
chapter 4 (local authority adoption and fostering services etc.),
of Part 5 of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010]
F161Words in sch. 5 substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 87(2) (with ss. 117, 209, 210, Sch. 20 para. 47(1)); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)
F162Words in sch. 5 substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 87(3) (with ss. 117, 209, 210, Sch. 20 para. 47(2)); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)
F163Words in sch. 5 inserted (1.1.2005) by Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 13), s. 75(1), sch. 4 para. 2; S.S.I. 2004/203, art. 3(2)
F164Words in sch. 5 inserted (8.1.2020) by The Public Services Reform (The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) (Healthcare Whistleblowing) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/5), arts. 2, 3(7)
F165Words in sch. 5 inserted (1.4.2017) by The Public Services Reform (Social Work Complaints Procedure) (Scotland) Order 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/157), arts. 1, 4
SCHEDULE 6S Modification of enactments
Local Government (Scotland) Act 1978 (c.4)S
Local Government Act 1978 (c.39)S
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1981 (c.23)S
F1666. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F166Sch. 6 para. 6 repealed (5.10.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), s. 333(2), sch. 5 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2005/161, art. 3 (as substituted (1.7.2005) by S.S.I. 2005/375, art. 2 and as amended (22.9.2005) by S.S.I. 2005/459, art. 2)
Hospital Complaints Procedure Act 1985 (c.42)S
7In section 1 (hospital complaints procedure) of the Hospital Complaints Procedure Act 1985, in subsection (2), for “Health Service Commissioners Act 1993” substitute “ Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11) ”.
Official Secrets Act 1989 (c.6)S
17In Schedule 4 (determination of certain appeals by person appointed by Scottish Ministers) to the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, in paragraph 8(2), for the words from “an officer” to the end substitute “ a member of the staff of the Scottish Administration shall be treated for the purposes of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11) as functions conferred on the Scottish Ministers. ”
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 (c.9)S
18In Schedule 3 (determination of certain appeals by person appointed by Scottish Ministers) to the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997, in paragraph 7(2), for the words from “an officer” to the end substitute “ a member of the staff of the Scottish Administration shall be treated for the purposes of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11) as functions conferred on the Scottish Ministers. ”
Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997 (c.10)S
19In the Schedule (determination of certain appeals by person appointed by Scottish Ministers) to the Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997, in paragraph 7(2), for the words from “an officer” to the end substitute “ a member of the staff of the Scottish Administration shall be treated for the purposes of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11) as functions conferred on the Scottish Ministers. ”
Scottish Legal Services Ombudsman and Commissioner for Local Administration in Scotland Act 1997 (c.35)S
Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c.36)S
(2)In section 76(1)(disclosure of information between Commissioner and ombudsmen), in the table—
Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 8)S
SCHEDULE 7S Transfer of staff, property and liabilities and undetermined complaints
“the 1975 Act” means the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975 (c.30),
“the 1993 Act” means the Health Service Commissioners Act 1993 (c.46),
Transfer of staff of existing Commissioners and Scottish HomesS
Transfer of property etc. of existing Commissioners and Scottish HomesS
Transfer of undetermined statutory complaintsS
Transfer of undetermined housing complaintsS