#2026/11European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2026
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This law incorporates the European Charter of Local Self-Government into Scottish law, aiming to strengthen local self-governance. It mandates that Scottish Ministers ensure their actions comply with the Charter and requires regular reports on measures to enhance local autonomy.
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Key Changes
- Incorporates the European Charter of Local Self-Government into Scottish law
- Requires actions by Scottish Ministers to comply with the Charter
- Mandates periodic reporting on local autonomy measures
Obligations
What this law requires
The Scottish Ministers must ensure that any action taken in exercise of a relevant function is compatible with the Charter Articles.
The Scottish Ministers must keep under consideration steps to safeguard and reinforce local self-government and increase the autonomy of local authorities.
The Scottish Ministers must publish a report on the steps taken or planned to enhance local self-government and authority autonomy every five years.
Scottish Ministers must consult representatives of local authorities when considering steps to promote local self-government.
Members of the Scottish Parliament introducing a Public Bill must declare the extent of its compatibility with the Charter Articles.