Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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Instruments subject to Affirmative Procedure

Under agenda item 3, we are considering instruments that are subject to the affirmative procedure.

International Organisations (Immunities and Privileges) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 [Draft]

An issue has been raised in relation to the draft International Organisations (Immunities and Privileges) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023, which amends existing legislation to grant immunities and privileges, insofar as they are within devolved competence, to certain persons working with the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol.

The order states that the term “Member Country” has the meaning that it has in the constitution of Interpol. However, the term does not appear in Interpol’s constitution, although it appears in the agreement between the UK and Interpol, which is referred to in the order. When asked about that, the Scottish Government responded that the term “Member Country” has been used for consistency with the terms of the agreement and that the term has evolved into general use.

Does the committee wish to draw the instrument to the attention of the Parliament on reporting ground (h) because the meaning of the term “Member Country” could be clearer?

Members indicated agreement.

Police Negotiating Board for Scotland (Constitution, Arbitration and Qualifying Cases) Regulations 2023 [Draft]

No points have been raised on the regulations. Is the committee content with the instrument?

Members indicated agreement.