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Scotland Act 1998

Act of Parliament Country Resources Scotland 19 November 1998 Legislation/regulation

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The Scotland Act 1998 establishes the Scottish Parliament and Administration and other changes in the government of Scotland; to provide for changes in the constitution and functions of certain public authorities; to provide for the variation of the basic rate of income tax in relation to income of Scottish taxpayers in accordance with a resolution of the Scottish Parliament; to amend the law about parliamentary constituencies in Scotland; and for connected purposes.

This is a key piece of legislation in the devolution of Scotland from Westminster.

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Scotland Act 1998
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