Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011

Contempt of Court Act 1981

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3In paragraph 4 (initial steps of criminal proceedings), after sub-paragraph (e) insert—

(f)the making of an application under section 2(2) (tainted acquittals), 3(3)(b) (admission made or becoming known after acquittal), 4(3)(b) (new evidence), 11(3) (eventual death of injured person) or 12(3) (nullity of previous proceedings) of the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16)..