Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022 (asp 8)

Schedule S Temporary justice measures

Part 5 S Criminal procedure time limits

Chapter 2 S Adjournment periods

Power of court to adjourn cases S

23 (1) The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 applies in accordance with the modifications in sub-paragraphs (2) to (5). S

(2) Section 145 (adjournment for inquiry at first calling) has effect as if—

(a) in subsection (1), for “subsections (2) and (3)” there were substituted “subsection (2)”,

(b) subsection (3) were repealed.

(3) Section 145A (adjournment at first calling to allow accused to appear etc.) has effect as if—

(a) in subsection (1), for “subsections (2) and (3)” there were substituted “subsection (2)”,

(b) subsection (3) were repealed.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. para. 23 in force at 1.10.2022, see s. 59(1)