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The reporting grounds engaged in this quarter are set out below:
(g) - that it has been made by what appears to be an unusual or unexpected use of the powers conferred by the parent statute
National Health Service (Functions of the Common Services Agency) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Order 2026 (SSI 2026/20)
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 (Characteristic of Sex) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft)
(j) - failure to comply with laying...
Secondary Legislation Stemming from the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
Under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, where the Scottish Government intends to consent to the UK Government laying statutory instruments that include proposals relating to devolved competencies, it will notify the Scottish Parliament to enable the Parliament to scrutinise...
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Common Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products (Fruit and Vegetables) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft)
In relation to this instrument, the enabling power in section 7(1) of the Agriculture (retained EU Law and Data) (Scotland) Act 2020 gives the Scottish Government the choice to lay instruments under the affirmative or negative procedure.
Committee reports
Date published:
24 September 2025
Scottish Ministers are then required “as soon as practicable” after the submission of the report to lay before the Parliament a copy of the report and a draft of an Order in Council for giving effect to the recommendations contained in the report.
No points raised
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act 2021 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/113 (C.10))
Education, Children and Young People Committee
Scottish Public Services Ombudsman: Child-friendly Complaint Handling Statement of Principles (SPSO/2024/01)
Section 16A(7) of the enabling Act, the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002, requires the Ombudsman to consult the Scottish Ministers before laying...
Part 2 extends disqualification criteria for MSPs and councillors and provides that disqualification from membership of the House of Commons will no longer automatically mean that a person is also disqualified from being an MSP.
Part 3 lays down rules about campaign finance and expenditure at devolved Scottish elections.
The Economy and Fair Work Committee received 2 instruments, one of which was drawn to the attention of the Parliament on ground (j) failure to comply with laying requirements.
The Education, Children and Young People Committee received 2 instruments, which were not drawn to the attention of the Parliament.