The robustness of the statutory framework contained Scottish Ministers, special advisers and the Permanent Secretary are covered by the terms of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016. See www.lobbying.scot St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG www.gov.scot 1 i n sections 274 and 275 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, to regulate how the interests of accused and complainers are balanced, remains unaffected.