2013 No. 339 (C. 26)
Defamation
The Defamation Act 2013 (Commencement) (Scotland) Order 2013
Made
Laid before the Scottish Parliament
Coming into force
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the power conferred by section 17(5) of the Defamation Act 20131.
Citation and commencement1
This Order may be cited as the Defamation Act 2013 (Commencement) (Scotland) Order 2013 and comes into force on 1st January 2014.
Appointed day2
The day appointed for the coming into force of sections 6 (peer-reviewed statement in scientific or academic journal) and 7(9) (reports etc protected by privilege) of the Defamation Act 2013, in so far as those sections extend to Scotland, is 1st January 2014.
ROSEANNA CUNNINGHAMAuthorised to sign by the Scottish MinistersSt Andrew’s House,Edinburgh
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)