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Health Services Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 Amendment Regulations 2023 and come into force on 12 May 2023. 2 In these Regulations— “ the 1978 Act ” means the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 , “ the 2010 Act ” means the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 . Amendment of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 3 1 The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4). 2 In section 4(2) (NHS duties in relation to staffing)— a in inserted section 12IC(2)(d) of the 1978 Act (duty to have real-time staffing assessment in place), after “(a)” insert “, (b)” , b in inserted section 12ID(2)(h) of the 1978 Act (duty to have risk escalation process in place), for “(f)” substitute “(g)” , c in inserted section 12IL(e)(ii) of the 1978 Act (training and consultation of staff), for “(b) and (c)” substitute “(b), (c) and (d)” . 3 In section 5(5)(c) (application of duties to certain Special Health Boards), in each place it occurs for “12IA, 12IC and 12ID” substitute “12IA, 12IC, 12ID, 12IE, 12IF, 12IH and 12II” . 4 In section 12(2) (functions of SCSWIS in relation to staffing methods), in inserted section 82C(3) of the 2010 Act (review and redevelopment of staffing methods), after “(5)” insert “, (6)” . MICHAEL MATHESON A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 26th April 2023
National Health Service Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 and come into force on 1 June 2023. 2 In these Regulations, “ the 1998 Regulations ” means the National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Scotland) Regulations 1998 . Amendment of the National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Scotland) Regulations 1998 2 The 1998 Regulations are amended in accordance with regulations 3 to 6. 3 In regulation 19 (redemption value of voucher for replacement or repair)— a in paragraph (1)(b) for “£58.15” substitute “£60.75” , b in paragraph (3)(a) for “£15.10” substitute “£15.80” , c in paragraph (3)(b) for “£65.50” substitute “£68.45” . 4 In schedule 1 (voucher letter codes and face values supply and replacement) in column 3 (face value of voucher) for each amount specified in column 1 of the table below (old amount) substitute the amount specified in relation to it in column 2 (new amount). Column 1 Column 2 Old amount New amount £39.90 £41.70 £60.50 £63.20 £88.60 £92.60 £199.90 £208.90 £68.80 £71.90 £87.30 £91.20 £113.40 £118.50 £219.80 £229.70 £204.80 £214.00 £58.15 £60.75 5 For schedule 2 (voucher values – repair) substitute the schedule 2 set out in the schedule of these Regulations. 6 In schedule 3 (prisms, tints, photochromic lenses, small glasses and special frames and complex appliances)— a in paragraph 1(1)(a) for “£12.85” substitute “£13.45” , b in paragraph 1(1)(b) for “15.70” substitute “£16.40” , c in paragraph 1(1)(c) for “£4.50” substitute “£4.70” , d in paragraph 1(1)(d) for “£5.00” substitute “£5.20” , e in paragraph 1(1)(e)— i in sub-head (i) for “£65.50” substitute “£68.45” , ii in sub-head (ii) for “£58.15” substitute “£60.75” , iii in sub-head (iii) for “£31.40” substitute “£32.80” , f in paragraph 1(1)(g) for “£65.50”, “£58.15” and “£31.40” substitute “£68.45”, “£60.75” and “£32.80” respectively, g in paragraph 2(a) for “£14.90” substitute “£15.55” , h in paragraph 2(b) for “£38.15” substitute “£39.90” . Application of regulations 3 to 6 7 The amendments made by regulations 3 to 6 apply only in relation to a voucher accepted pursuant to regulation 12 of the 1998 Regulations or used pursuant to regulation 17 of the 1998 Regulations after these Regulations come into force. JENNI MINTO Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 19th April 2023
Criminal Law Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (Scotland) Order 2023 and shall come into force on the day after the day on which it is made. Designation of participating countries 2 Georgia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Switzerland, and Turkey are designated as participating countries in relation to the following provisions of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 — a section 31 (hearing witnesses in the UK by telephone); b section 37 (customer information) ; c section 40 (account information); d section 43 (information about a person’s bank account); e section 44 (monitoring banking transactions); f section 45 (sending requests for assistance); g section 47 (transfer of UK prisoner to assist investigation abroad) ; h section 48 (transfer of EU etc. prisoner to assist UK investigation) ; and i paragraph 15 of schedule 2 (evidence given by television link or telephone). 3 Armenia, Chile, and Ukraine are designated as participating countries in relation to the following provisions of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003— a section 31 (hearing witnesses in the UK by telephone); b section 47 (transfer of UK prisoner to assist investigation abroad); c section 48 (transfer of EU etc. prisoner to assist UK investigation); and d paragraph 15 of schedule 2 (evidence given by television link or telephone). Amendment of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (Scotland) (No. 3) Order 2009 4 1 The Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (Scotland) (No. 3) Order 2009 is amended as follows. 2 In article 2, omit “, Switzerland”. ANGELA CONSTANCE A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 5th April 2023
Court Of Session Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2023. 2 They come into force on 3 July 2023. 3 In these Regulations, “ the 2022 Act ” means the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022. Expiry of provisions of the 2022 Act 2 1 3 July 2023 is specified as the date at the end of which the following provisions of the schedule of the 2022 Act expire for the purposes of the proceedings mentioned in paragraph (2)— a paragraph 6 (suspension of requirement for physical attendance in non-criminal proceedings: criminal trials and certain processes), b paragraphs 8 and 9 (attending by electronic means: directions), c paragraphs 10(c) and (d) (publication of directions and guidance), d paragraph 11(1) (transitional provision for directions under earlier enactment) to the extent it relates to paragraphs 6(2), (4) and 8(1), e paragraph 11(2) (transitional provision for general directions under earlier enactment) to the extent it relates to paragraph 9(1)(a), f paragraph 12 (interpretation of Part), for the purposes of paragraphs 6, 8 and 9. 2 The proceedings are those non-criminal proceedings— a in the Court of Session, b raised under the Ordinary Cause Rules 1993 . 3 3 July 2023 is specified as the date at the end of which paragraph 24 (making of confiscation order: postponement due to coronavirus) of the schedule of the 2022 Act expires. Directions of the court or tribunal to continue in force 3 1 Any direction which is in effect immediately before 4 July 2023— a in respect of proceedings mentioned in regulation 2(2), and b which concerns a hearing fixed before that date which is to take place on or after it, remains in effect on or after that date for the purpose of that hearing. 2 In this regulation, “ direction ” means— a any direction issued under paragraph 6(2) or (4), paragraph 8 or paragraph 9 of the schedule of the 2022 Act, or b any direction treated as though it were issued under one of those paragraphs by virtue of paragraph 11 of that schedule. Decision to postpone or extension to postpone proceedings to continue in force 4 Any decision of the court, made by reference to provisions as modified by paragraph 24 of the schedule of the 2022 Act, which is in effect immediately before 4 July 2023, remains in effect on or after that date. SIOBHIAN BROWN Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 31st May 2023
Housing Citation and commencement 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Incidental Provision) Regulations 2023. 2 These Regulations come into force on the day after the day on which they are made. Amendment of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 2 1 Paragraph 1 of schedule 3 of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 (rent adjudication: power to modify) is amended as follows. 2 In sub-paragraph (2)— a in the opening words, for “section 34” substitute “section 33” , b in the inserted text— i the inserted section is renumbered as section 33ZA (of the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 ), ii the title of the section becomes “Power to modify Chapter 2” , iii the italic heading before the section becomes “Power to modify Chapter 2” . 3 In sub-paragraph (3), for ““34A”” substitute ““33ZA”” . PATRICK HARVIE Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 30th March 2023
Bee Diseases Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Bee Diseases and Pests Control (Scotland) (Amendment) Order 2023 and comes into force on 25 May 2023. Amendment of the Bee Diseases and Pests Control (Scotland) Order 2007 2 1 The Bee Diseases and Pests Control (Scotland) Order 2007 is amended as follows. 2 In article 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (3), after “article 10” insert “or 11A” . 3 After article 11 (imported bees), insert— Notice prohibiting or regulating importation 11A 1 Where the Scottish Ministers have reasonable grounds for suspecting the existence of a notifiable pest or notifiable disease in the whole or part of a country or territory outside Great Britain, the Scottish Ministers may by notice declare special measures on importation into Scotland necessary to prevent the introduction of the notifiable pest or notifiable disease from the whole or part of the country or territory concerned. 2 The special measures in a notice under paragraph 1 may apply to the importation of— a bees; b combs; c bee products; d hives; e appliances; or f any other thing which has or may have been exposed to infection with any notifiable pest or notifiable disease. 3 The special measures that the Scottish Ministers may require include— a prohibition of the importation into Scotland of any of the things listed in paragraph (2) originating in or dispatched from the whole or part of the country or territory concerned; b imposition of conditions to be observed before, during or after importation; c exemptions from a prohibition of importation under the authority of a licence issued by the Scottish Ministers; d such other measures as the Scottish Ministers consider necessary to prevent the introduction of the notifiable pest or notifiable disease. 4 The Scottish Ministers must publish the notice in such a manner as they think fit. 5 No person may import anything in breach of such a notice. . 4 In article 16 (service of notices), in paragraph (3), after “article 10” insert “or 11A” . MAIRI GOUGEON A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 28th March 2023
Education Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare (Specified Children) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 and comes into force on 1 April 2023. Amendment of the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare (Specified Children) (Scotland) Order 2014 2 In article 1(2) of the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare (Specified Children) (Scotland) Order 2014 (citation, commencement, interpretation and application), in the definition of “qualifying benefit”— a for “£7,920” substitute “£8,717” , b on each occasion where it appears, for “£660” substitute “£726” . CLARE HAUGHEY Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 28th March 2023
Land Reform Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) Amendment Regulations 2023 and come into force on 1 April 2023. Amendment of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) Regulations 2021 2 1 The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) Regulations 2021 are amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 In regulation 26(4) (application of these Regulations) for sub-paragraph (4)(b) substitute— b ending on 1 April 2024. . MAIRI McALLAN Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 23rd March 2023
Electricity Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 and comes into force on 31 March 2023. 2 In this Order “ the 2009 Order ” means the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2009 . Amendment of the 2009 Order 2 The 2009 Order is amended in accordance with articles 3, 4 and 5. Amendment to article 48 (shortfall in the buy-out and late payment funds: the total mutualisation sum) 3 1 Article 48 is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3). 2 For paragraph (3) substitute— 3 A shortfall in relation to a relevant period is a relevant shortfall if it is equal to, or in excess of, the mutualisation threshold for that period. . 3 After paragraph (3) insert— 3A The mutualisation threshold for a relevant period is determined as 0.1% of A x B, rounded to the nearest £100,000 with £50,000 being rounded upwards, where— a A is the total obligation for the relevant period determined under article 11, b B is the buy-out price for the relevant period referred to in article 43(4). . Amendment to article 57 (functions of the Authority) 4 In article 57, after paragraph (1)(d), insert— da calculating and publishing the mutualisation threshold (referred to in article 48(3A) for each obligation period— i in the case of the obligation period beginning on 1 April 2023, as soon as reasonably practicable after the date on which the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 comes into force, ii in the case of any subsequent obligation period, before the start of that obligation period; . Amendment to schedule 3 (amount of relevant shortfall for the relevant obligation period) 5 Omit schedule 3. MICHAEL MATHESON A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 23rd March 2023
High Court Of Justiciary Citation and commencement, etc. 1 1 This Act of Adjournal may be cited as the Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 Amendment) (European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020) 2023. 2 It comes into force on 30th June 2023. 3 A certified copy is to be inserted in the Books of Adjournal. Amendment of the Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 2 1 The Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 are amended in accordance with this paragraph. 2 In Chapter 34A (interpretation and translation in European Arrest Warrant proceedings) — a in the chapter heading, for “EUROPEAN ARREST WARRANT” substitute “PART 1” ; b in rule 34A.1 (interpretation and application), omit the definition of “the Directive”; c in rule 34A.2 (right to interpretation assistance), in paragraph (2)(b) omit “in accordance with the Directive”. 3 The following provisions are revoked— a Chapter 61 (European Protection Orders) ; b Chapter 67 (European Investigation Orders) ; c in the appendix, Forms 61.3 to 61.7-B and 67.2 to 67.9. Saving 3 The amendments made by paragraph 2 have no effect in respect of— a a European Protection Order received by a sheriff before 31st December 2020; b a European Protection Order issued under section 254B(2) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 before 1st December 2022; c a European Investigation Order received by the Lord Advocate or the executing authority (as defined in Article 2(d) of Chapter 1 of Directive 2014/41/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3rd April 2014 regarding the European Investigation Order in criminal matters) before 31st December 2020. CJM SUTHERLAND Lord Justice General Edinburgh I.P.D. 31st May 2023
Fireworks Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 6 June 2023. Appointed Day 2 1 6 June 2023 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 specified in column 1 of the table in the schedule (the subject matter of which is described in the corresponding entry in column 2 of the table). 2 Where a purpose is specified in column 3 of the table in the schedule, the corresponding provision in column 1 comes into force in accordance with paragraph (1) only for that purpose. ELENA WHITHAM Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 23rd March 2023
Town And Country Planning Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Town and Country Planning (Play Sufficiency Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 19 May 2023. Interpretation 2 In these Regulations— “ the Act ” means the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, “ children ” means persons under the age of 18 years, “ formal play spaces ” means play spaces which are specifically designed and maintained for the purposes of play, “ informal play spaces ” means play spaces which— are, or are within areas of open space, and are not specifically designed and maintained for the purposes of play, “ locality ” has the meaning given in section 9(2) of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 , “ open space ” has the meaning given in section 3G(4) of the Act, “ play spaces ” means outdoor spaces which are accessible by the public and which offer play opportunities for children, “ play sufficiency assessment ” means the assessment carried out by a planning authority under section 16D of the Act. Form and content of play sufficiency assessment 3 1 The play sufficiency assessment must be a written report, incorporating maps as required in accordance with this regulation, setting out the assessment required under section 16D of the Act by a planning authority of the sufficiency of play opportunities in its area for children. 2 The play sufficiency assessment must show, by means of a map, the location of formal play spaces within its area. 3 The play sufficiency assessment must, in respect of each locality within the planning authority’s area, include statements as regards the overall— a quality, b quantity, and c accessibility, of formal play spaces and informal play spaces in that locality. 4 The play sufficiency assessment must include statements as regards the overall— a quality, b quantity, and c accessibility, of formal play spaces and informal play spaces in the planning authority’s area. Consultation 4 In preparing the play sufficiency assessment the planning authority must consult— a children, b parents and carers, c community councils within the planning authority’s area established under Part IV of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 , and such other community bodies or persons whom the planning authority consider should be consulted, and d the public. Publication 5 The planning authority must publish the play sufficiency assessment by electronic means. TOM ARTHUR Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 22nd March 2023
The M8 (Newhouse to Easterhouse) M73 (Maryville to Mollinsburn) M74 (Daldowie to Hamilton) A8 (Newhouse to Bargeddie) A725 (Shawhead to Whistleberry) A7071 (Bellshill) Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2023 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2023/105/made The M8 (Newhouse to Easterhouse) M73 (Maryville to Mollinsburn) M74 (Daldowie to Hamilton) A8 (Newhouse to Bargeddie) A725 (Shawhead to Whistleberry) A7071 (Bellshill) Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2023 King's Printer for Scotland 2023-03-24
Fireworks Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 (Designation of Events and Incidental Provision) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 6 June 2023. Designation: class of sporting events 2 1 For the purposes of section 36 of the Act, the designated class of sporting events consists of events at which— a live sport is to take place, b the public are admitted to the event as an audience, c the person responsible for organising the event can regulate entry to the event, and d the venue where the event is held has capacity for 1,000 or more attendees within the audience. 2 An event described in paragraph (1) is within the designated class from the time attendees begin to be admitted to the venue until the time at which they have left the venue. Designation: class of music events 3 1 For the purposes of section 36 of the Act, the designated class of music events consists of events at which— a one or more live music performances are to take place, b the public are admitted to the event as an audience, c the person responsible for organising the event can regulate entry to the event, and d the venue or other place where the event is held has capacity for 1,000 or more attendees within the audience. 2 An event described in paragraph (1) is within the designated class from the time attendees begin to be admitted to the venue or to any place mentioned in regulation 4(b) until the time at which they have left that venue or place. 3 A “live music performance” as described in subparagraph (1)(a) does not include a performance which consists solely of the playing of recorded music. Incidental provision: music events 4 Where an event is within the designated class of music events by virtue of Regulation 3, a person is at the event for the purposes of section 36 if they are— a within the venue or other place where the live music performances are to take place, or b within any other place used to provide accommodation or other facilities to the audience at the event, and to which access is controlled by the person responsible for organising the event. ELENA WHITHAM Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 23rd March 2023