Explanatory Notes

Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004

2004 asp 3

14 April 2004

Commentary on Sections

Part 1 – Criminal Proceedings

Section 1 – Evidence of children and other vulnerable witnesses: special measures
Section 271G – Saving provision

31.This section ensures that the existing common law powers to make or authorise special arrangements for vulnerable witnesses’ evidence are not removed by the new sections 271A to 271F.