PART 1Main provisions
Key expression
1Meaning of “coronavirus”
In this Act, “coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Eviction from dwelling-houses
2Eviction from dwelling-houses
Schedule 1 contains temporary modifications to the law in relation to the eviction of tenants from dwelling-houses.
Protection for debtors
3Temporary extension of moratoriums on diligence
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
4Children and vulnerable adults
Schedule 3 contains temporary modifications to the law in relation to children and vulnerable adults.
Justice
5Justice
Schedule 4 contains temporary modifications to the law in relation to the justice system.
Alcohol licensing
6Alcohol licensing
Schedule 5 contains temporary modifications to the law in relation to alcohol licensing.
Public bodies
7Functioning of public bodies
Schedule 6 makes provision in relation to the functions of public bodies including temporary modifications of legislation.