Historical Sexual Offences (Pardons and Disregards) (Scotland) Act 2018

Part 2 SPardons for certain historical sexual offences

3Pardons for certain historical sexual offencesS

A person who has been convicted of a historical sexual offence is pardoned for the offence if the conduct constituting the offence, if occurring in the same circumstances, would not be an offence on the day on which this section comes into force.

Commencement Information

I1S. 3 in force at 15.10.2019 by S.S.I. 2019/205, reg. 2

4Pardons: supplementaryS

A pardon under section 3 does not—

(a)affect any conviction or sentence, or

(b)give rise to any right, entitlement or liability.

Commencement Information

I2S. 4 in force at 15.10.2019 by S.S.I. 2019/205, reg. 2