Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Act 2017

1. Introduction

2. The Act

3. Commentary on Sections

   1. The structure of the Act

   2. Section 1 – Removal of three year limitation period in certain actions

      1. Inserted section 17A - in respect of personal injuries resulting from childhood abuse

      2. Inserted section 17B - Childhood abuse actions: previously accrued rights of action

      3. Inserted section 17C - Childhood abuse actions: previously litigated rights of action

      4. Inserted section 17D - Childhood abuse actions: circumstances in which an action may not proceed

   3. Section 2– Commencement

   4. Section 3 – Short title

4. Parliamentary History