[F1271ZAppeal against a refusal to vary or discharge a witness anonymity orderS
(1)This section applies where—
(a)an appeal is brought under section 271V(1)(f) against a refusal to discharge or vary a witness anonymity order, and
(b)the High Court determines that the decision of the judge at first instance was wrong in law.
(2)The High Court must discharge the order, or make the variation, as the case requires.
(3)If, in the case of a variation, the High Court determines that it is appropriate to make an additional variation in view of the provisions of sections 271R and 271S, the court may do so.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 271N-271Z inserted (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 90(1), 206(1); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 271N-271Z applied (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 90(3)(4), 206(1); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.