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(introduced by section 109)
1SIn section 29 (power of local authority to defray expenses of certain persons in visiting persons or attending funerals)—
(a)in the title, for the words from “expenses” to the end substitute “ certain travelling expenses ”, and
(b)after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)In subsection (1), “child” has the meaning given by section 93(2)(a) of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995.
(1B)In subsection (1), the reference to a child who is “looked after” by a local authority is to be construed in accordance with section 17(6) of that Act of 1995.”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 4.4.2019 by S.S.I. 2018/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 8)
2SIn the Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008, in section 92(1)(b) (application for order in relation to bodies retained in premises)—
(a)after “are” insert “—
(i)is satisfied that no arrangements have been or are being made under section 65(2) or 66(2) of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 for disposal of the body; or
(ii)”, and
(b)after “not” insert “ otherwise ”.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 4.4.2019 by S.S.I. 2018/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 8)
(introduced by section 110)
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 2 in force at 28.12.2016 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2016/417, reg. 2, sch. (with regs. 3, 4)
I4Sch. 2 in force at 4.4.2019 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2018/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 8)
Enactment | Extent of repeal |
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Burial Grounds (Scotland) Act 1855 | The whole Act. |
Cremation Act 1902 | The whole Act. |
Scottish Board of Health Act 1919 | Section 4(1)(e). |
Church of Scotland (Property and Endowments) Act 1925 | In section 32(1), in the second proviso, the words from “and”, where it third occurs, to the end. |
Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 | Section 1(4)(a). |
National Assistance Act 1948 | Section 50. |
Cremation Act 1952 | The whole Act. |
Local Government and Miscellaneous Financial Provisions (Scotland) Act 1958 | In section 12(1), paragraph (b); and the words from “, and in” to “State” where it second occurs. |
Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1959 | In Schedule 4, in paragraph 2, the entries relating to the Burial Ground (Scotland) Act 1855 and the Cremation Act 1902. |
Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965 | In section 24A, in subsection (8)(b), the words “be exercised so as to”; and, in subsection (9), paragraph (a) and the word “and” immediately following it. |
Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 | Section 28. |
Section 29(2) and (3). | |
Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 | Section 169(1). |
Section 236(2)(a) and (c). | |
Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 | In Schedule 13, paragraphs 3(2) and 92(52). |
Children (Scotland) Act 1995 | In Schedule 4, in paragraph 15, sub-paragraph (12); and in sub-paragraph (13), paragraphs (b) and (c). |
Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 | Section 93(4). |
Certification of Death (Scotland) Act 2011 | In schedule 2, paragraph 1(3) and (4). |
Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 | Section 1(5)(b). |
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