Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020
| Act of the Scottish Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision in connection with coronavirus; and for connected purposes. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 2020 asp 10 |
| Introduced by | Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs |
| Territorial extent | Scotland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 26 May 2020 |
| Other legislation | |
| Relates to | Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 |
Status: Expired | |
| History of passage through the Parliament | |
The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 is an act of the Scottish Parliament to make provisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The act complements the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020.
Provisions
The act introduced "notice to leave" periods for students in purpose-built student accommodation.[1] It gave students the right to end their agreements due to the COVID-19 pandemic by giving 28 days of notice if they signed their agreement prior to 27 May or give 28 days notice otherwise.[2] This provision applied to university halls of residence and private purpose-built student accommodation.[2]
The act also increases the debt threshold at which a creditor can make someone bankrupt to £10,000.[1]
The act allows the Scottish Government to intervene in care homes if there is a significant risk to care home residents.[3]
The lack of data collection provision specifically relating to children was criticised by the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland.[4]
Reception
The president of National Union of Students Scotland, Liam McCabe, welcomed the legislation, describing it as a "victory for students".[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Second Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill introduced". Scottish Legal News. 12 May 2020. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Covid: What will it cost students to return home?". BBC News. 28 September 2020. Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ Bol, David (18 May 2020). "Coronavirus in Scotland: Care workers 'terrified' of losing pay if they test positive". Archived from the original on 18 May 2020.
- ^ "Coronavirus: Scotland facing 'children's rights emergency'". BBC News. 16 July 2020. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Coronavirus: Bid to introduce notice periods for student halls". BBC News. 10 May 2020. Archived from the original on 7 August 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2025.