Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023

34 Admissibility and evidential status of search results S

(1) A copy of a search result (in printed or electronic form) which relates to a search carried out by means of a search facility provided by the Keeper is admissible in evidence.

(2) In the absence of evidence to the contrary—

(a) where such a search result purports to show an entry in the assignations record, it is sufficient proof of—

(i) the registration of the assignation document to which the result relates,

(ii) where applicable, a correction of the entry in the assignations record to which the result relates, and

(iii) the date and time of such registration or, as the case may be, correction, and

(b) where such a search result purports not to show an entry in the assignations record, it is sufficient proof of an entry in the assignations record not being disclosed at the date and time of such search by means of the search carried out.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 1 extended (with modifications) (1.4.2025) by The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 (Financial Collateral Arrangements and Financial Instruments) (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/275), arts. 1(2), 3 (with arts. 4, 20)

Commencement Information

I1 S. 34 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 121(2)

I2 S. 34 in force at 1.4.2025 by S.S.I. 2024/378, reg. 2