ABSTRACT
UK, including Scotland, or only to Scotland, or not to Scotland at all. Since July 1999 Acts of the Scottish Parliament apply to Scotland, and fewer UK Acts are likely so to apply.
2.02 Many important areas of the law remain outwith the legislative power of the Scottish Parliament, however. These include many aspects of business and commercial law. Architects should note that regulation of their profession is a matter outwith the competence of the Scottish Parliament, as is regulation of the sale and supply of goods and services to consumers.
