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53SThe Accounts Commission for Scotland.
F154S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 2(4), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), sch.
55SF2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 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 relating to the Ancient Monuments Board for Scotland repealed (31.5.2008) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc.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)
56SF3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 1 para. 56 repealed (1.4.2007) by Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 15), ss. 4, 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(a)(i); S.S.I. 2007/47, art. 2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[F4Bòrd na Gàidhlig]
Textual Amendments
F4Sch. 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
[F561BSThe British Waterways Board.]
Textual Amendments
F5Sch. 1 para. 61B inserted (2.7.2012) by The British Waterways Board (Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1659), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 25 (with arts. 4-6)
F662S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F6Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 removed (28.5.2013) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/126), arts. 1, 2(b)
[F762ZZZASChildren’s Hearings Scotland.]
Textual Amendments
[F862ZZAS The Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland.]
Textual Amendments
F8Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 substituted (1.4.2015) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/354), arts. 1, 2(d)
[F962ZASThe Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland]
Textual Amendments
F9Sch. 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
F1062AS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Sch. 1 para. 62A repealed (31.3.2017) by Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 10), s. 41(2), sch. 2 para. 4; S.S.I. 2017/33, reg. 2(1)(2), sch.
F1162BS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F11Sch. 1 para. 62B 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)
[F1262ZZCSCommunity Justice Scotland.]
Textual Amendments
F12Sch. 1 para. 62ZZC inserted (1.4.2017) by Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 10), s. 41(2), sch. 1 para. 14(3); S.S.I. 2017/33, reg. 2(3)
[F1362ZCSThe Convener of the School Closure Review Panels.]
Textual Amendments
F13Sch. 1 para. 62ZC inserted (9.1.2015) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), ss. 81(11)(a), 102(3); S.S.I. 2014/353, art. 2(1)(b)
[F1462CSCreative Scotland.]
Textual Amendments
F14Sch. 1 para. 62C inserted (1.7.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 10 para. 3(a); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(1)
[F1562DSThe Criminal Courts Rules Council.]
Textual Amendments
F15Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 inserted (28.5.2013) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/126), arts. 1, 2(a), sch.
63SThe Crofters Commission.
[F1663ASCrown Estate Scotland (Interim Management).]
Textual Amendments
F16Sch. 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)
F1764S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F17Sch. 1 Pt. 7 entry repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 1 para. 30; S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), sch.
F1865S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F18Sch. 1 para. 65 omitted (1.10.2010) by virtue of Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 46(5), 49(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, art. 4, Sch.
66SThe General Teaching Council for Scotland.
[F1966ASHer Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prosecution in Scotland]
Textual Amendments
F19Sch. 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.
[F2067ZASHistoric Environment Scotland.]
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. para. 67ZA inserted (27.2.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), sch. 6 para. 3(a) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/31, art. 2, sch.
F2167AS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F21Sch. 1 para. 67A repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 7(4), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), Sch.
[F2267BS An integration joint board established by order under section 9(2) of the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.]
Textual Amendments
F22Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 added (1.4.2015) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/354), arts. 1, 2(a), sch.
68SF23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F23Sch. 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)
[F2268ZAS The James Hutton Institute.]
Textual Amendments
F22Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 added (1.4.2015) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/354), arts. 1, 2(a), sch.
[F2468ASThe Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland]
Textual Amendments
F24Sch. 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.
69SF25...
[F26A Justice of the Peace Advisory Committee established under the Justices of the Peace (Scotland) Order 2007.]
Textual Amendments
F25Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 removed (28.5.2013) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/126), arts. 1, 2(c)
F26Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 added (28.5.2013) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/126), arts. 1, 2(c)
70SLearning and Teaching Scotland.
71SThe Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland.
71AS[F22The Moredun Research Institute.]
Textual Amendments
F22Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 added (1.4.2015) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/354), arts. 1, 2(a), sch.
72SThe Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland.
[F1572ASMobility and Access Committee for Scotland.]
Textual Amendments
F15Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 inserted (28.5.2013) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/126), arts. 1, 2(a), sch.
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).
F2775ZAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F27Sch. 1 para. 75ZA omitted (1.7.2013) by virtue of 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. 10(b)
F2875AS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F28Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 removed (1.4.2015) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/354), arts. 1, 2(b)
[F2975ABSThe Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.]
Textual Amendments
F29 Sch. 1 para. 75AB substituted for sch. 1 para. 75A (as inserted by paragraph 11(b) of schedule 6 to the Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 10) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 20(c); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
[F3075BSQuality Meat Scotland]
Textual Amendments
F30Sch. 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
[F3175CSThe Risk Management Authority]
Textual Amendments
F31Sch. 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
[F3276]S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F32Sch. 1 para. 76 repealed (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), Sch. 6 para. 3(b) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I 2015/196, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2015/239, arts. 2-19)
[F3376ASA School Closure Review Panel constituted under section 17A(3) of the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010.]
Textual Amendments
F33Sch. 1 para. 76A inserted (30.3.2015) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), ss. 81(11)(b), 102(3); S.S.I. 2015/104, art. 2
77SThe Scottish Agricultural Wages Board.
F3478S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F34Sch. 1 para. 78 repealed (1.7.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 10 para. 3(b); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(1)
79SF35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F35Sch. 1 para. 79 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
[F3679A.SThe Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, but only in respect of information relating to the [F37functions] exercisable by virtue of article 2 of the Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 S.I. 2013/783.] [F38and articles 3(1)(a), (b) and (d) of the Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and the Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/…)]
Textual Amendments
F36Sch. 1 para. 79A inserted (28.3.2013) by The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783), arts. 1(2), 8
F37Word in sch. 1 para. 79A substituted (1.4.2014) by 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. 17(2)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)
F38Words in sch. 1 para. 79A inserted (1.4.2014) by 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. 17(2)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)
80SThe Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration.
[F1580AASThe Scottish Civil Justice Council.]
Textual Amendments
F15Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 inserted (28.5.2013) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/126), arts. 1, 2(a), sch.
[F3980BSThe Scottish Commission for Human Rights.]
Textual Amendments
F39Sch. 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
F4081S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F40Sch. 1 para. 81 repealed (1.4.2011) by The Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/211), art. 1, sch. 1 para. 11(a)(ii)
82SF41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F41Sch. 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.
[F4285ZASThe Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.]
Textual Amendments
F42Sch. 1 para. 85ZA inserted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 63(b); S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, sch.
[F4385ASThe Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council.]
Textual Amendments
F43Sch. 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)
F4485BS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F44Sch. 1 para. 85B repealed (20.11.2014) by Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 14), s. 104(3), sch. 2 para. 13(3); S.S.I. 2014/264, art. 2, sch.
86SF45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F45Sch. 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)
87SF46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F46Sch. 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)
88SF47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F47Sch. 1 para. 88 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
F4889S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F48Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 5(4), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), sch.
90SThe Scottish Information Commissioner.
[F4990ASThe Scottish Land Commission.]
Textual Amendments
F49Sch. 1 para. 90A inserted (01.04.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18) s. 21(2); S.S.I. 2016/250 reg. 002(01) (02) Sch. 01
91SThe Scottish Law Commission.
92SThe Scottish Legal Aid Board.
[F5092ASThe Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.]
Textual Amendments
F50Sch. 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)
[F5192BSThe Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee]
Textual Amendments
F51Sch. 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.
F5294S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F52Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 removed (1.4.2015) by The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/354), arts. 1, 2(c)
95SThe Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.
96SThe Scottish Qualifications Authority.
F5397S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F53Words in sch. 1 Pt. 7 repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 4(5)(b), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), sch.
F5498S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F54Sch. 1 para. 98 repealed (1.7.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 10 para. 3(b); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(1)
[F5598ASThe Scottish Sentencing Council.]
Textual Amendments
F55Sch. 1 para. 98A inserted (19.10.2015) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), sch. 1 para. 14; S.S.I. 2015/336, art. 2(b)
99SThe Scottish Social Services Council.
100SThe Scottish Sports Council.
101SF56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F56Sch. 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.
[F57102A.SSocial Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland.]
Textual Amendments
F57Sch. 1 para. 102A inserted (1.4.2011) by The Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/211), art. 1, sch. 1 para. 11(b)
103SF58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F58Sch. 1 para. 103 removed (13.10.2008) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Scottish Public Authorities) Amendment Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/297), art. 3, Sch. 2
104SThe Standards Commission for Scotland.
105S[F59The National Library of Scotland] .
Textual Amendments
F59Words in sch. 1 para. 105 substituted (1.2.2013) by National Library of Scotland Act 2012 (asp 3), s. 12(3), sch. 2 para. 6; S.S.I. 2013/1, art. 2
[F60105ASVisitScotland.]
Textual Amendments
F60Sch. 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 [F61Commission] for Scotland.
Textual Amendments
F61Word 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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