Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990

The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom dealing with a variety of matters relating to Scottish law.

Overview

Amongst other things the legislation addresses: regulation of charities; regulation of conveyancing services by non-solicitors; rights of audience in court; an ombudsman for legal services; liquor licensing; the giving of evidence by children in criminal trials; jurisdiction of the sheriff court to try offences committed in another district; probation and community service orders; amendments to the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1987 relating to confiscation orders; amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987; arbitration of international commercial disputes; amendments to the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977; and other miscellaneous reforms of the law.

Arbitration Section 66 of the act provides for the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration to apply to Scotland.Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990, section 66 The Model Law itself is set out in schedule 7 to the act.Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990, Schedule 7

Provisions Repealed enactments Section 74(2) of the act repealed 21 enactments, listed in schedule 9 to the act. CitationShort titleExtent of repeal48 Geo. 3. c. 149Probate and Legacy Duties Act 1808In section 38, the words from "(which oath" to "administer)".21 & 22 Vict. c. 56Confirmation of Executors (Scotland) Act 1858Section 11.38 & 39 Vict. c. 41Intestates Widows and Children (Scotland) Act 1875In section 6, the words from the beginning to "affirmations.". In Schedule A, the words from "All which" to the end.39 & 40 Vict. c. 24Small Testate Estates (Scotland) Act 1876Section 6. In Schedule A, the words from "All which" to the end.63 & 64 Vict. c. 55Executors (Scotland) Act 1900Section 8.7 Edw. 7. c. 51Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907In section 40, the words from "agents" to "1967)".1975 c. 24House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975In Schedule 1, the words "lay observer appointed under section 49 of the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980".1976 c. 66Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976In section 6, the words from "Provided that" to the end of the subsection. In section 18, in subsection (1), the words from "when" to the end. Section 55. Section 61. In section 97(2), the words "or supply". Sections 131 and 132. In section 133(4), the words "and (6)". In Schedule 4, in paragraph 1, the words from "as" to "Act", paragraphs 12, 13 and 14, in paragraph 15, the words "or 12 above", paragraphs 16, 17 and 19 to 22.1977 c. 50Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977In section 15(1), the words "applies only to contracts,". In section 25, subsections (3)(d) and (4).1980 c. 46Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980In section 20(1), the word "and". Section 27. Section 29. Section 31(3). Section 49. In section 63(1), the words "and to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month". In section 65(1), the definition of "lay observer". In Schedule 4, in paragraph 1, the words "appointed by the Lord President" following sub-paragraph (b), and in paragraph 17, the words from "also" to "before the order" and the words from "and in such other manner" to the end. Schedule 5.1981 c. 59Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981In section 6(3)(e), the words ", at or before the time of the dealing,". In section 8, in subsection (2), the words "before the granting of the loan", and in subsection (2A), the words "at or before the granting of the security".1983 c. 2Representation of the People Act 1983Section 42(3)(b).1983 c. 12Divorce Jurisdiction, Court Fees and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1983In Schedule 1, paragraph 7.1985 c. 6Companies Act 1985In section 38(1), the words "under the law of England and Wales". In section 39(3), the words "or, in the case of a company registered in Scotland, subscribed in accordance with section 36B,". In section 186, the words "(or, in the case of a company registered in Scotland, subscribed in accordance with section 36B)". In section 188(2), the words "(or, in the case of a company registered in Scotland, subscribed in accordance with section 36B)". Section 462(2).1985 c. 37Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985In section 8(1)(a), the words "or the transfer of property".1985 c. 73Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985In Part I of Schedule 1, paragraphs 4 and 5.1986 c. 45Insolvency Act 1986Section 53(3).1986 c. 47Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986In section 4(3), paragraph (a) and, in paragraph (b), the words "a court". In section 13(2), the words "(so far as is necessary)". Section 17(3) to (5). In section 33(3), in paragraph (c), the words "and taxation" and "or taxation", and, in paragraph (d), the word ", taxation".1988 c. 34Legal Aid Act 1988In paragraph 3 of Schedule 4, sub-paragraphs (b) and (c).1988 c. 36Court of Session Act 1988Section 5(g).1989 c. 40Companies Act 1989Section 130(3). In Schedule 17, paragraphs 1(2), 2(4), 8 and 10.

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