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Legal Aid And Advice Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Advice and Assistance (Assistance by Way of Representation) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2020 and come into force on 25 September 2020. Amendment of the Advice and Assistance (Assistance by Way of Representation) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 2 1 The Advice and Assistance (Assistance by Way of Representation) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 1(2) (interpretation) after the definition of “the 2011 Act” insert— “the 2018 Act” means the Historical Sexual Offences (Pardons and Disregards) (Scotland) Act 2018 . . 3 In regulation 3 (application of Part II of the Act to assistance by way of representation: miscellaneous proceedings)— a in paragraph (u), omit “and”, and b after paragraph (v), insert— ; and w appeal proceedings under section 8 of the 2018 Act . 4 In regulation 9 (prescribed proceedings)— a in paragraph (i), omit “and”, and b after paragraph (j), insert— ; and k appeal proceedings under section 8 of the 2018 Act . 5 In regulation 13 (assistance by way of representation requiring approval of the Board)— a in paragraph (1), for “and (u)” substitute “, (u) and (w)”, b in paragraph (5), after “4(a)” insert “and (7)”, and c after paragraph (6), insert— 7 The Board must only approve the provision of assistance by way of representation in relation to the proceedings described in regulation 3(w) where it is satisfied that in all the circumstances of the case it is— a in the interests of justice, and b reasonable, that assistance by way of representation be made available. . ASH DENHAM Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 22nd September 2020
Social Security Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Commencement No. 8) Regulations 2020 and come into force on 8 October 2020. Appointed day 2 The day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 is 8 October 2020— a section 31 (disability assistance), b section 36 (short-term assistance), c schedule 5 (disability assistance regulations), d schedule 10 (short-term assistance regulations). SHIRLEY-ANNE SOMERVILLE A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 22nd September 2020
Sheriff Court Citation and commencement, etc. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modification of the Act of Sederunt (Simple Procedure) 2016 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public Health Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Public Health Information for Passengers Travelling to Scotland) Regulations 2020 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saving provision 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children And Young Persons Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (Independent Review of Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2020 and come into force on 30 November 2020. 2 In these Regulations, “the Act” means the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019. Referral of information by the chief constable to the independent reviewer 2 1 This regulation applies where the chief constable is referring information falling within section 14(1) of the Act to the independent reviewer. 2 The chief constable must, in accordance with section 14(2) of the Act, refer that information to the independent reviewer before the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the chief constable received the request from the Scottish Ministers in relation to that information. Notifications to, and representations by, an applicant or scheme member 3 1 This regulation applies where the independent reviewer is to give notice that information has been received for review under section 16(1) of the Act. 2 The independent reviewer must, in accordance with section 16(2) and (3) of the Act, notify the applicant or scheme member before the end of the period of 3 days beginning with the day on which the information was received for review. 3 Subject to paragraph (4), the applicant or scheme member may make representations to the independent reviewer about whether information ought to be included in the Level 2 disclosure before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice under section 16(1) of the Act was received. 4 The independent reviewer may, on cause shown, consider representations made by the applicant or scheme member after the period of 28 days mentioned in paragraph (3). MAREE TODD Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 29th September 2020
Public Health Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Offender Management Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019 (Commencement No. 5 and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2020 and come into force on 1 October 2020. 2 In these Regulations— “the 1993 Act” means the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 , “the 2019 Act” means the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019, “the appointed day” means the day appointed by regulation 2. Appointed day 2 1 October 2020 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the 2019 Act— a Section 3 (list of the relevant disposals), b Section 4 (more about the list of disposals), c Section 8 (approved devices to be prescribed), d Section 9 (use of devices and information), e Section 15 (procedure for making regulations), f Section 40 (continued independence of action), g Section 41 (administrative arrangements), h Section 42 (mandatory categories of membership), i Section 43 (appointment to be for fixed period), j Section 45 (references to the chairperson), k Section 46 (amendment of oversight provisions), l Section 47 (repeal of statutory provisions), m Section 50(3) (representations by certain recalled prisoners), n Section 52 (Parole Board decisions: consideration of impact on prisoner’s family), o Section 53(2) and (3)(b) (re-release after revocation of licences generally), and p Section 54 (long-term prisoners due for removal from the UK). Saving provision – term of membership of Parole Board 3 The amendment of paragraph 2A of schedule 2 of the 1993 Act made by section 43 of the 2019 Act has no effect in relation to a member of the Parole Board appointed before the appointed day. Saving provision – licences revoked before appointed day 4 The insertion of section 17A(2A) into the 1993 Act by section 50(3) of the 2019 Act has no effect in relation to a person whose licence has been revoked under section 17A(1) of the 1993 Act before the appointed day. Saving provision – cases referred before appointed day 5 The amendment of section 17(4) of the 1993 Act by section 53(3)(b) of the 2019 Act has no effect in relation to a person whose case has been referred as mentioned in section 17(3) of the 1993 Act before the appointed day. HUMZA YOUSAF A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 14th September 2020
Charities Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Meetings of Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 and come into force on 30 September 2020. Amendment of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 2 1 The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 is amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 In paragraph 2(1)(b) of schedule 14 (meaning of “relevant period”), in relation to a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation within the meaning of Chapter 7 of Part 1 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 for “30 September 2020” substitute “30 December 2020”. AILEEN CAMPBELL A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh At 12.00 p.m. on 15th September 2020
Climate Change Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Climate Change (Duties of Public Bodies: Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2020 and comes into force on 9 November 2020. Amendment of the Climate Change (Duties of Public Bodies: Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2015 2 1 The Climate Change (Duties of Public Bodies: Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2015 is amended as follows. 2 In schedule 1 (listed bodies)— a after “The Crofting Commission”, insert “Crown Estate Scotland”, b after “The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council”, insert “The Scottish Land Commission”. 3 In schedule 2 (report on compliance with climate change duties)— a in paragraph 3(d) (targets)— i after “Where applicable,” insert “targets for reducing indirect emissions of greenhouse gases,”, ii after “should be included.”, insert “Where applicable, you should also provide the body’s target date for achieving zero direct emissions of greenhouse gases, or such other targets that demonstrate how the body is contributing to Scotland achieving its emissions reduction targets.”, b after paragraph 3(d), insert— . c in paragraph 4(c) (action taken to adapt to climate change), after “implement action.”, insert “The body may wish to make reference to the Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme (“the Programme”).”, d for paragraph 4(d) (progress in delivering certain policies and proposals) substitute— . Savings 3 1 The amendments made by this Order do not apply to the report year ending on 31 March 2021. 2 In paragraph (1), “report year” has the meaning given by article 2 of the Climate Change (Duties of Public Bodies: Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2015. R CUNNINGHAM A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 11th September 2020
Education Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Abertay University and Robert Gordon University (Change of Names) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Order 2020 and comes into force on 25 September 2020. Modification of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 2 In schedule 2 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 — a before the entry for “Edinburgh Napier University” insert “Abertay University”, b omit “University of Abertay Dundee”, c in the entry for “The Robert Gordon University”, for “The Robert Gordon University” substitute “Robert Gordon University”. Amendment of the Protection of Charities Assets (Exemption) (Scotland) Order 2006 3 In Part 3 of the schedule of the Protection of Charities Assets (Exemption) (Scotland) Order 2006 — a before the entry for “Edinburgh Napier University”, insert— Abertay University University Court . b omit the entry for “University of Abertay, Dundee”, c for “The Robert Gordon University” substitute “Robert Gordon University”. Modification of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 (Economy, efficiency and effectiveness examinations) (Specified Bodies etc.) Order 2010 4 In the schedule of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 (Economy, efficiency and effectiveness examinations) (Specified Bodies etc.) Order 2010 — a for “sub-heading” substitute “sub-headings”, b after “Council” insert “and Other institutions””, c omit “The Robert Gordon University”, d omit “The Scottish Agricultural College (company number SC103046)” . RICHARD LOCHHEAD Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 15th September 2020
Representation Of The People Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2020 and come into force on 1 October 2020. 2 In these Regulations “the Act” means the Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020. Appointed day 2 1 October 2020 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the Act specified in column 1 of the table in the schedule (the subject matter of which is specified in column 2 of that table). GRAEME DEY Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 9th September 2020
Public Health PART 1 Introduction and review Citation, commencement and application 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interpretation 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Review of restrictions and requirements 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 2 Businesses and premises Requirement to close certain premises to members of the public 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Requirement to take measures to minimise risk of exposure to coronavirus 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Requirement to collect and share information: restaurants, cafes, bars, public houses, etc. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Requirement to close premises during certain hours: restaurants, cafes, bars, public houses, etc. 6A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restriction on selling food and drink in certain circumstances: restaurants, cafes, bars, public houses, etc. 6B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guidance on minimising exposure to coronavirus 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 3 Restrictions on gatherings Restriction on public gatherings 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restriction on gatherings in private dwellings 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restriction on parties in private dwellings 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power to enter a private dwelling 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 4 Face coverings Requirement to wear face coverings on public transport 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Requirement to wear face coverings in certain indoor public places 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 5 Enforcement Enforcement of requirements 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offences and penalties 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fixed penalty notices 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 6 Expiry and revocations Expiry 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revocations 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Representation Of The People Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interpretation 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circumstances in which election material is to be taken as published 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Details to appear on election material 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elections to which regulation 5 applies 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circumstances in which regulation 5 does not have to be complied with 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consideration of election material regarded as promoting or procuring the electoral success of two or more candidates in a party 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information society services: restriction on institution of proceedings against a non-UK service provider 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information society services: exception for mere conduit 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information society services: exception for caching 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information society services: exception for hosting 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Town And Country Planning Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Reverse Vending Machines) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2020 and comes into force on 30 October 2020. Amendment of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992 2 1 The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992 is amended in accordance with article 2(2). 2 In schedule 1 (permitted development), after Part 2E (access ramps) insert— PART 2F REVERSE VENDING MACHINES Class 9H 1 The installation, alteration or replacement of a reverse vending machine in a wall of a shop or within the curtilage of a shop. 2 Development is not permitted by this class if— a the reverse vending machine would exceed 3.5 metres in height, b its footprint would exceed 80 square metres, c in the case of a reverse vending machine installed in the wall of a shop, any part of the development would protrude 2 metres beyond the outer surface of that wall, d it would be situated within 15 metres of the curtilage of a building used for residential purposes, e it would face onto and be within 5 metres of a road, f it would be within— i a site of archaeological interest, ii a national scenic area, iii a historic garden or designed landscape, iv a historic battlefield, v a conservation area, vi a National Park, or vii a World Heritage Site. 3 Development is permitted by this class subject to the following conditions— a where the reverse vending machine is no longer in operation— i the development must be removed as soon as reasonably practicable, and ii the land on which the development was situated, including any wall in which the development was installed must, as soon as reasonably practicable, and so far as reasonably practicable, be reinstated to its condition before that development was carried out. 4 For the purpose of this class— “footprint” means an area of ground covered by development, “reverse vending machine” means a machine for the purpose of accepting scheme packaging, reimbursing deposits for each item of scheme packaging accepted, and retaining the scheme packaging for collection within the meaning of the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020 , and any associated enclosure, building, canopy or other structure, “scheme packaging” has the meaning given in regulation 3(2) of the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020, “shop” means a building used for any purpose within class 1 of the schedule of the Use Classes Order, and “World Heritage Site” means land appearing on the World Heritage List kept under article 11(2) of the 1972 UNESCO Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage . . KEVIN STEWART Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 2nd September 2020
Housing Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2020 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modification of the Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Order 2014 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Representation Of The People Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interpretation 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circumstances in which election material is to be taken as published 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scottish local government elections: details to appear on election publications 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scottish local government elections: circumstances in which regulation 5 does not have to be complied with 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scottish Parliament elections: details to appear on election publications 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scottish Parliament elections: circumstances in which regulation 7 does not have to be complied with 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meaning of “relevant person” 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information society services: restriction on institution of proceedings against a non-UK service provider 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information society services: exception for mere conduit 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information society services: exception for caching 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information society services: exception for hosting 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .