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.

Other measures in response to coronavirus

8Other measures in response to coronavirus

Schedule 7 contains other temporary measures in response to coronavirus.