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Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002,
Part 7
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53SThe Accounts Commission for Scotland.
54SThe Advisory Committee on Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
55SF1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 Pt. 7: para. relating to the Ancient Monuments Board for Scotland repealed (31.5.2008) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(b)(i); S.S.I. 2003/219, art 2(1)(c)
56SF2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 1 para. 56 repealed (1.4.2007) by Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 15), ss. 4, 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(a)(i); S.S.I. 2007/47, art. 2
57SAudit Scotland.
58SThe Auditor General for Scotland.
59SThe Board of Trustees for the National Galleries of Scotland.
60SThe Board of Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland.
61SThe Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh.
61AS[F3Bòrd na Gàidhlig]
Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 1 para. 61A inserted (13.2.2006) by virtue of Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 7), ss. 12, 13, Sch. 2 para. 3; S.S.I. 2006/31, art. 2
62SThe Central Advisory Committee on Justices of the Peace.
Valid from 13/10/2008
[F462ZASThe Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland]
Textual Amendments
F4Sch. 1 para. 62ZA added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1
[F562ASA community justice authority.]
Textual Amendments
F5Sch. 1 para. 62A inserted (3.4.2006) by Management of Offenders etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 14), s. 21(2), 24(2); S.S.I. 2006/48, art. 3(2), Sch. Pt. 2
[F662BSThe Convener of the Water Customer Consultation Panels (appointed under paragraph 5(1) of schedule 1 to the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3)) and those Panels.]
Textual Amendments
F6Sch. 1 para. 62B inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3), ss. 32, 37(2), Sch. 5 para. 9(a) (with s. 36); S.S.I. 2006/167, art. 2, Sch. 1
63SThe Crofters Commission.
64SThe Deer Commission for Scotland.
65SThe Fisheries Committee continued in existence by paragraph 5 of Schedule 9 to the Electricity Act 1989 (c.29).
66SThe General Teaching Council for Scotland.
Valid from 13/10/2008
[F766ASHer Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prosecution in Scotland]
Textual Amendments
F7Sch. 1 para. 66A added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1
67SHighlands and Islands Enterprise.
[F867ASThe Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland.]
Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 1 para. 67A inserted (1.6.2003) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(c)(ii); S.S.I. 2003/219, art. 2(2)(c)
68SF9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F9Sch. 1 Pt. 7: para. relating to the Historic Buildings Council for Scotland repealed (31.5.2003) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp. 4), ss. 17, 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2003/219, art. 2(1)(c)
Valid from 01/06/2009
[F1068ASThe Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland]
Textual Amendments
F10Sch. 1 para. 68A inserted (1.6.2009) by Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 (asp 6), ss. 9(4), 76, Sch. 1 para. 21, S.S.I. 2009/192, art. 2, Sch.
69SA justice of the peace advisory committee.
70SLearning and Teaching Scotland.
71SThe Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland.
72SThe Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland.
73SA National Park authority, established by virtue of schedule 1 to the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 10).
74SThe Parole Board for Scotland.
75SA person appointed for Scotland under section 3(1) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c.42).
[F1175ASThe Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland.]
Textual Amendments
F11Sch. 1 para. 75A inserted (1.4.2007) after the entry numbered 75 by virtue of Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10), ss. 101, 104, Sch. 6 para. 11(b); S.S.I. 2007/84, art. 3(3)
[F1275ASThe Public Transport Users' Committee for Scotland.]
Textual Amendments
F12Sch. 1 para. 75A inserted (3.4.2006) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 12), ss. 41(4), 54(2); S.S.I. 2005/454, art. 2, Sch. 3
Valid from 13/10/2008
[F1375BSQuality Meat Scotland]
Textual Amendments
F13Sch. 1 para. 75B added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1
Valid from 13/10/2008
[F1475CSThe Risk Management Authority]
Textual Amendments
F14Sch. 1 para. 75C added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1
76SThe Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.
77SThe Scottish Agricultural Wages Board.
78SThe Scottish Arts Council.
79The Scottish charities nominee, appointed under section 12 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c.40).
80SThe Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration.
Prospective
[F15[F1680ASThe Scottish Civil Enforcement Commission.]]
Textual Amendments
F15Sch. 1 para. 63A inserted (16.2.2017) by The Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management) Order 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/36), arts. 1(1), 21(4)
F16Sch. 1 para. 80A inserted (prosp.) by Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 3), ss. 226(1), 227(3), Sch. 5 para. 28 (with s. 223)
[F1780BSThe Scottish Commission for Human Rights.]
Textual Amendments
F17Sch. 1 para. 80B inserted (1.4.2008) by Scottish Commission for Human Rights Act 2006 (asp 16), ss. 1(2), 22(3), Sch. 1 para. 17 (with s. 22(2)); S.S.I. 2008/112, art. 2
81SThe Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care.
82SF18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F18Sch. 1 Pt. 7: para. relating to the Scottish Conveyancing and Executry Services Board repealed (15.8.2003) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp. 4), ss. 17, 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(b)(iii); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2(d)
83SThe Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission.
84SScottish Enterprise.
85SThe Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
[F1985ASThe Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council.]
Textual Amendments
F19Sch. 1 para. 85A inserted (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), ss. 32, 36, Sch. 3 para. 12(b); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
86SF20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 1 para. 86 repealed (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), ss. 32, 36, Sch. 3 para. 12(c); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
87SF21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F21Sch. 1 para. 87 repealed (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), ss. 32, 36, Sch. 3 para. 12(c); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
88Scottish Homes.
89SThe Scottish Industrial Development Advisory Board.
90SThe Scottish Information Commissioner.
91SThe Scottish Law Commission.
92SThe Scottish Legal Aid Board.
Valid from 01/10/2008
[F2292ASThe Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.]
Textual Amendments
F22Sch. 1 para. 92A inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 5 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2(i)
Valid from 13/10/2008
[F2392BSThe Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee]
Textual Amendments
F23Sch. 1 para. 92B added (13.10.2008) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 2, Sch. 1
93SScottish Natural Heritage.
94SThe Scottish Prison Complaints Commission.
95SThe Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.
96SThe Scottish Qualifications Authority.
97SThe Scottish Records Advisory Council.
98SScottish Screen.
99SThe Scottish Social Services Council.
100SThe Scottish Sports Council.
101SF24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F24Sch. 1 para. 101 repealed (1.4.2007) by Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 15), ss. 4, 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2006/47, art. 2
102SScottish Water.
103Social Inclusion Partnerships.
104SThe Standards Commission for Scotland.
105SThe Trustees of the National Library of Scotland.
[F25105ASVisitScotland.]
Textual Amendments
F25Sch. 1 para. 105A inserted (1.4.2007) by Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 15), ss. 4, 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(b); S.S.I. 2007/47, art. 2
106SThe Water Industry [F26Commission] for Scotland.
Textual Amendments
F26Word in Sch. 1 para. 106 substituted (1.7.2005) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3), ss. 32, 37(2), Sch. 5 para. 9(b) (with s. 36); S.S.I. 2005/351, art. 2, Sch. 2 (with art. 3)
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