Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020

PART 1 S Main provisions

Key expression S

1 Meaning of “coronavirus” S

In this Act, “coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Eviction from dwelling-houses S

2 Eviction from dwelling-houses S

Schedule 1 contains temporary modifications to the law in relation to the eviction of tenants from dwelling-houses.

Protection for debtors S

3 Temporary extension of moratoriums on diligence S

Schedule 2 contains provision for a temporary extension of certain moratoriums on diligence provided for in Part 15 of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016.

Children and vulnerable adults S

4 Children and vulnerable adults S

Schedule 3 contains temporary modifications to the law in relation to children and vulnerable adults.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 4 in force 7.4.2020 except so far as relates to Sch. 3 para. 11(1), see s. 17(1)(2)

Justice S

5 Justice S

Schedule 4 contains temporary modifications to the law in relation to the justice system.

Alcohol licensing S

6 Alcohol licensing S

Schedule 5 contains temporary modifications to the law in relation to alcohol licensing.

Public bodies S

7 Functioning of public bodies S

Schedule 6 makes provision in relation to the functions of public bodies including temporary modifications of legislation.

Other measures in response to coronavirus S

8 Other measures in response to coronavirus S

Schedule 7 contains other temporary measures in response to coronavirus.