49.Section 25 introduces a schedule to the Act making a number of consequential amendments to, or modifications of, other enactments as a result of the Act. Paragraph 1 of the schedule makes consequential amendments to the Universities (Scotland) Act 1858. Paragraph 2 of the schedule makes consequential amendments to the Universities (Scotland) Act 1889. Finally, paragraph 3 makes consequential amendments to the Universities (Scotland) Act 1966. The consequential amendments are necessary as a result of the Act’s provisions on the appointment of senior lay members of governing bodies, the composition of governing bodies of HEIs and the composition of academic boards.
Commentary on Sections Part 3: General Provisions Section 25: Consequential modifications