SCHEDULEMINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL MODIFICATIONS

PART 1THE 1978 ACT AND INSTRUMENTS MADE UNDER IT

1The 1978 Act

1

The 1978 Act is amended as follows.

2

In section 2 (health boards: regulations and directions)—

a

in subsection (5), after “this Act” insert “or by or under the 2021 Act”,

b

in subsection (6), after “functions” insert “(other than functions conferred on them by or under the 2021 Act)”.

3

In section 2B(1) (duty to encourage public involvement), after “responsible” insert “and services which it has the function of providing to individuals under the 2021 Act”.

4

In section 10H (standards and outcomes)—

a

in subsection (1)(a), after “health service” insert “or under the 2021 Act”,

b

in subsection (4), after “health service” insert “or under the 2021 Act”.

5

In section 17A(1) (NHS contracts), after “enactment” insert “(including the 2021 Act)”.

6

In section 36(1) (accommodation and services), in paragraph (b), after “under this Act” insert “or under the 2021 Act”.

7

In section 76(1) (inquiries), after “this Act” insert “or under the 2021 Act”.

8

In section 77(1) (default powers), after “this Act” insert “or by or under the 2021 Act”.

9

In section 78 (emergency powers)—

a

after “this Act”, where it first occurs, insert “or under the 2021 Act”,

b

after “this Act”, where it second occurs, insert “, or by or under the 2021 Act,”.

10

In section 78A (powers in case of service failures)—

a

in subsection (1)(a), after “this Act” insert “, or under or by virtue of the 2021 Act,”,

b

in subsection (2), after “this Act” insert “or, as the case may be, under or by virtue of the 2021 Act”.

11

In section 79 (purchase of land and moveable property)—

a

in subsection (1), after “under this Act”, where it first occurs, insert “or under the 2021 Act”,

b

in subsection (1A), after “under this Act” insert “or under the 2021 Act”.

12

In section 108(1) (interpretation), before the definition of “the Agency” insert—

  • “the 2021 Act” means the Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021;