http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2000/7

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/7/section/25/2009-10-09

Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000

An Act of the Scottish Parliament to establish a framework for securing the observance of high standards of conduct by councillors and other persons holding public appointments; and to repeal section 2A of the Local Government Act 1986 and make provision as to how councils are to exercise functions which relate principally to children.