Scottish Devolution From The Scotland Act 1998 To The Scotland Bill 2012 And Beyond - A Brief Summary

Biggart Baillie has many clients from outwith Scotland, who have interests in Scotland. Devolution and the movement towards possible independence are of significant interest to those clients. We provide advice to clients, too, on the workings of the Scottish Parliament, including promotion of private legislation. We offer the following summary of the current position, and are happy to advise on all related matters.

Scotland Act – Scottish Parliament

"There shall be a Scottish Parliament". This is the opening statement of the first section of the Scotland Act 1998. The Act transformed the constitutional position in Scotland within the UK by establishment of its own parliament.

The Act deals with:-