Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975
Part ISolemn Procedure
Jurisdiction
1Application of Part I of this Act.
2Jurisdiction and powers of courts of solemn jurisdiction.
3Jurisdiction of sheriff.
4Boundaries of jurisdiction.
5Procedure in case of crime in different districts.
6Jurisdiction and procedure in respect of certain indictable offences committed abroad.
7Theft outside Scotland.
8Trial of certain crimes and offences in sheriff court.
9Instructions by Lord Advocate as to reporting offences.
10Intimation of proceedings in High Court to Lord Advocate.
11Procedure after intimation.
Procedure prior to Trial
Arrest, Judicial Examination, Custody, Bail, Etc.
12Petitions for Warrants.
13Warrants for arrest of escaped prisoners and mental patients.
14Warrant to search for or remove a child.
15Warrants granted by justice may be executed throughout Scotland.
15AWarrants for search and apprehension to be signed by judge.
16Backing of certain warrants from the Isle of Man.
17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Power of constable to take offenders into custody.
19Prisoners before examination to have access to solicitor.
20Accused at examination need not emit a declaration.
20AAccused at examination may be questioned by prosecutor.
20BRecord to be made of proceedings at examination.
21Examination of accused on charges arising in different districts.
22Committal until liberation in due course of law.
23Remand and committal of persons under 21.
24Committal of children to custody in place of safety.
25Power of court to commit to hospital a person suffering from mental disorder.
26Bail competent before committal.
27Renewal of application for bail after committal.
28Admission or refusal of bail after committal.
28ANo bail for persons charged with or convicted of homicide or rape after previous conviction of such offences.
29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30Application for review of court’s decision on bail and caution.
30AApplication by prosecutor for review of court’s decision to grant bail.
31Appeal in respect of bail.
32No fees exigible against accused in respect of application for bail.
33Liberation of applicant when appeal by public prosecutor.
34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Right of Lord Advocate and High Court to admit a person to bail.
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37Power to order parent to give security for child’s good behaviour.
38Separation of children from adults at courts, etc.
39Attendance at court of parent of child charged with an offence, etc.
40Notice to local authority of charge against a child.
The Indictment
41Indictment forms.
42Resignation, death or demission of office of Lord Advocate.
43Naming of accused.
44Nomen juris unnecessary.
45Case of two or more persons charged.
46“Guilty, actor or art and part” unnecessary.
47“All which or part” implied.
48Qualifying words to be implied.
48ACommon law and statutory offences in same indictment.
48BDescription of offence in words of statute or order.
49Quotation of statutes unnecessary.
50Latitude as to time and place.
51Latitude as to quantities, persons, things or modes.
52Description of buildings, goods, money or other property.
53Description of persons, goods, etc.
54“Money” to include coin, bank notes and post office orders.
55Setting forth documents unnecessary.
56Declarations, etc., not averred.
57Indictments, etc., written or printed or partly so.
58Authentication of alterations to indictment, etc.
59Reset.
60Robbery, etc. to include reset, and theft to include breach of trust, etc.
60AProceedings under the Merchant Shipping Acts.
61Procedure where more than one crime charged.
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63Attempt at crime.
64Statutory offences which are offences at common law.
65Superfluous particulars as to identity.
66Proof of exceptions, qualifications, etc.
67Offence committed in special capacity.
Notice of previous convictions
68Notice of previous convictions.
Citation of Accused, Witnesses and Jurors
69Warrants for citation.
70Service of indictment and list of witnesses.
71Manner of service of indictment, etc.
72Officers may cite jurors and witnesses, without witnesses and oath of officer sufficient evidence of citation.
73Execution of citation of indictment.
74Proceedings against bodies corporate.
Fixing the Diets
75Notice of trial diet.
75AFirst diet.
76Preliminary diet.
76AAppeal in connection with preliminary diet.
77Alteration of trial diet.
77AApplication for postponement of trial diet.
Lodging of List of Witnesses, Productions, Special Defence, Etc.
78Record copy of indictment and list of witnesses.
79Description of witnesses.
80Objection to witness.
81Examination by prosecutor of witnesses, etc., not included in lists lodged.
82Written notice of special defence and examination of witnesses and productions not included in lists lodged.
82AParties may examine each other’s witnesses etc.
83Accused entitled to see productions.
84Proof as to productions.
84AAgreement of evidence.
Preparation of Jury List, etc.
85Number of jurors to be returned for trial.
86Jurors for High Court at Edinburgh.
87, 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
89Jurors in inferior courts.
90Order in which names of jurors are to be taken.
91Names of jurors dying or becoming disqualified to be passed over in making returns of jurors.
92Jurors as returned to serve on trials.
93Names of jurors to be inserted in one roll.
94One list of assize sufficient for all trials at the same diet in High Court.
95No irregularity in lists, etc., to be an objection to jurors.
96Note of jury list.
97Sufficient jurors only to be summoned.
98Jurors to be cited by registered letter or recorded delivery.
99Fining of jurors for non-attendance.
100No exemptions by sex or marriage from liability to serve as juror.
Delay in trial
101Prevention of delay in trials.
Accelerated Trial
102Procedure where accused desires to plead guilty.
First Diet
103Pleas of guilty.
104Remit to High Court for sentence.
105—107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
108Certain objections competent only at first diet.
109Interlocutor of relevancy unnecessary.
110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
111Postponement on old warrant where diet deserted.
111AComputation of period.
Sittings of High Court
112Place of High Court Sittings.
113Judges in High Court.
114Fixing of High Court sittings.
114ATransfer of sheriff court solemn proceedings.
115—119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure at Trial
121, 122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
123Amendment of indictment.
124On plea of guilty, jury to be dispensed with and sentence pronounced.
125On plea of not guilty, plea to be recorded and jury balloted.
126On plea of not guilty, the indictment need not be read over.
127Procedure where trial does not take place.
128Provision for death or illness of judge.
129Jury to be chosen by ballot in open court.
130Challenges and objections to jurors.
131Juror without citation not to be objected to.
132Jurors chosen for one trial may continue to serve.
133Jurors may be excused.
134Provision for death or illness of jurors.
135Clerk to state charge, and swear jury.
136Trial to be continuous.
137Seclusion of jury.
137AVerdict by judge alone.
138Witnesses not to be excluded by reason of conviction, interest, etc.
139Witnesses admissible notwithstanding relationship to parties.
139APower to permit witness to be in court during trial.
140Presence in court not to disqualify witnesses in certain cases.
140ANo case to answer.
141Accused and spouse competent witnesses for defence.
141ZAEvidence of criminal record and character of accused.
141AEvidence in relation to sexual offences.
141BExceptions to prohibition.
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143Spouse to be competent witness.
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145Trial in open court.
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147Witness may be examined, etc., as to having previously made a different statement.
148Examination of witness.
148ARecall of witnesses.
149Additional evidence.
149AEvidence in replication.
150Admissions and agreements as to evidence.
151Record of proceedings at examination to be received in evidence without being sworn to by witnesses.
152Defence to speak last.
153Seclusion of jury, etc., after retiral.
154Oral verdicts to be returned by juries.
155Verdicts may be returned by juries without retiring.
155ATaking of other proceedings while jury out.
156Interruption of trial for verdict in earlier trial.
157Interruption of trial for plea or sentence in another cause.
158No proceeding under section 156 or 157 of this Act to be deemed an irregularity.
159Previous convictions.
160Laying of previous convictions before jury.
161Laying of previous convictions before judge.
162Extract convictions to be received and manner of proof.
163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
164Proof of previous convictions by fingerprints.
Procedure at trial involving children
165Child under 14 not to be in court during trial of another person.
166Power to clear court while child is giving evidence in certain cases.
167Power to proceed with case in absence of person under 17.
168Power of court, in respect of certain offences against a child, to refer child to Principal Reporter.
169Restrictions on report of proceedings involving person under 16.
170Age of criminal responsibility.
171Presumption and determination of age of child.
172Welfare of child.
173Reference and remit of children’s cases by courts to children’s hearings.
Procedure at trial of persons suffering from mental disorder
174Insanity in bar of trial or as the ground of acquittal.
174ZAExamination of facts.
174ZBExamination of facts: supplementary provisions.
174ZCDisposal of case where accused found to be insane.
174ZDAppeal by accused in case involving insanity.
174ZEAppeal by Lord Advocate in case involving insanity.
174AInterim hospital orders.
175Power of court to order hospital admission or guardianship.
176Requirements as to medical evidence.
177Supplementary provisions as to hospital orders.
178Power of court to restrict discharge from hospital.
Conviction and Sentence
Adjournment and remand
179Power of court to adjourn a case before sentence.
179AOffence committed by person under supervision etc.: provision of local authority report.
180Remand for inquiry into physical or mental condition.
Admonition and discharge
181Admonition.
182Absolute discharge.
Caution
182ACaution.
Probation
183Probation.
184Probation orders requiring treatment for mental condition.
185Discharge and amendment of probation orders.
186Failure to comply with requirement of probation order.
187Commission of further offence.
188Probation orders relating to persons residing in England.
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190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
191Effects of probation and absolute discharge.
192Probation reports.
Penalties for statutory offences
193Power to mitigate penalties.
193AFines on conviction on indicment to be without limit.
193B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fines
194Application of summary procedure provisions relating to fines.
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196Fines, etc., may be enforced in other district.
197—202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
203Fines payable to H.M. Exchequer.
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Imprisonment, etc.
205Punishment for murder.
205ARecommendation as to minimum period of detention for person convicted of murder.
206Detention of children convicted on indictment.
206A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
207Detention of young offenders.
208–211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
212ASupervised release orders.
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215Legal custody.
Miscellaneous provisions as to conviction, sentence, etc.
216Art and part guilt of statutory offence.
217Form of sentence.
217ASentence following guilty plea.
218Consideration of time spent in custody.
219Deferred sentence.
220Capital sentence not competent under this Act.
221No penal servitude or hard labour.
222No fees exigible.
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223ADisqualification in Scotland where vehicle used to commit offence.
224Warrant of search for forfeited articles.
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227ACorrection of entries.
Appeal
Procedure prior to hearing
228Right of appeal.
228AAppeal by Lord Advocate against sentence in solemn proceedings.
229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
230Bill of suspension not competent.
230ALeave to appeal.
231Intimation of intention to appeal.
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233Note of appeal.
234Presentation of appeal in writing.
235Applications may be made orally or in writing.
236Proceedings in sheriff court to be furnished.
236AJudge’s report.
236BComputation of periods.
236C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
238Admission of appellant to bail.
239Clerk to give notice of date of hearing.
240Appellant may be present at hearing.
241Notice to authorities, etc., of date of hearing.
242Notice to Prison Commissioners of attendance of appellant at hearing.
242ASpecial provision where appellant is Lord Advocate.
243Warders to attend court.
244Abandonment of appeal.
Procedure at hearing
245Quorum and sitting of High Court.
246. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
247Powers which may be exercised by a single judge.
248Single judge may act wherever convenient.
249Interlocutory proceedings.
250Representation before single judge.
251Appeal against refusal of application.
252Powers of High Court.
253Evidence in court or on commission.
254Disposal of appeals.
254ASentencing guidelines.
254BConvictions not to be quashed on certain grounds.
255Supplementary provisions where High Court authorises new prosecution.
256. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
257Failure to appear at hearing.
258Appellant may be sentenced in absence.
259. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
260Notice of decision of court on application.
261Notice of determination of appeal.
262Finality of proceedings.
Further provisions as to appeals
263Prerogative of mercy.
263ALord Advocate’s reference.
264Disqualification, forfeiture, etc.
265Fines and caution.
266Expenses.
267No fees exigible.
268Reckoning of time spent pending appeal.
269Extract convictions.
270Custody of trial documents, etc.
271Clerk of Justiciary to furnish forms, etc.
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273. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
274Record of trial.
275Transcripts of record and documentary productions.
276. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
277Non-compliance with certain provisions may be waived.
278Forms of procedure may be varied.
279Interpretation of sections 228 to 278 of this Act.
280Appeals against hospital orders, etc.
280AProsecution appeal by bill of advocation.
Miscellaneous
281High Court proceedings final.
282. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
282ARight of audience of solicitor before the High Court.
282BFurther provision as to rights of audience.
Part IISummary Procedure
Jurisdiction
283Application of Part II of this Act.
283AOffences which are to become triable only summarily.
284Jurisdiction of inferior courts.
285Certain crimes not to be tried in inferior courts.
286Remit to higher court or other jurisdiction.
287Boundaries of jurisdiction.
288Jurisdiction of sheriff.
289Summary powers of sheriff.
289AAmendments relating to penalties (and mode of trial) for offences made triable only summarily.
289BPenalties on summary conviction for offences triable either summarily or on indictment.
289CIncrease of fines for certain summary offences.
289DPower to alter sums specified in certain provisions.
289EPenalties for first and subsequent convictions of summary offences to be the same.
289FIncrease of fines for certain summary offences.
289GThe standard scale: amendment of enactments.
289GAStatutory maximum as penalty in respect of summary conviction for offences in subordinate instruments.
289GBExceptionally high maximum fines.
289GCFines under secondary subordinate instruments–Scotland.
289GDFines on summary conviction for offences under subordinate instruments– conversion to references to levels on scale.
289HSchedule 7D.
290When six months’ imprisonment competent.
291Trial of certain offences.
292Theft outside Scotland.
293Instructions by Lord Advocate as to reporting offences.
Procedure prior to trial
294Power of constable to take offenders into custody.
295Interim liberation by officer in charge of police station.
296Police liberation or detention of children arrested.
297Committal of children to custody in place of safety.
298All offences to be bailable.
299Application for review of court’s decision on bail and caution.
299AApplication by prosecutor for review of court’s decision to grant bail.
300Appeal in respect of bail.
301, 302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
303Caution and bail.
304Power to order parents to give security for child’s good behaviour.
305Right of accused to have access to solicitor.
306Separation of children from adults at courts, etc.
307Attendance at court of parent of child charged with an offence, etc.
308Notice to local authority of charge against a child.
309Forms of procedure.
310Incidental applications.
310AAbolition of private summary prosecutions.
311Complaint.
312Form of the charge in complaint.
313. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
314Orders of court on complaint.
315Citation.
316Manner of citation.
317Citation of probationer.
318Citation of offender.
319Citation by post.
320Apprehension of witness.
321Warrants of apprehension and search.
322Warrants for arrest of escaped prisoners and mental patients.
323Warrant to search for or remove a child.
324Backing of certain warrants from the Isle of Man.
325. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
326Service of complaints, etc.
237Warrants granted by justice may be executed throughout Scotland.
327Sheriff’s warrant may be executed out of district.
328Adjournment for inquiry, etc.
329Remand and committal of persons under 21.
330Power of court to commit to hospital a person suffering from mental disorder.
331Statutory offences time-limit.
331APrevention of delay in trials.
331BDeath, illness or absence of judge.
332Power to recover penalties.
333Offences by companies, etc.
333AAdjournment for inquiry at first calling.
333BAgreement of evidence.
Trial Procedure
334Procedure at first diet, etc.
335Amendment of complaint.
336. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
337Plea of not guilty.
337AIntermediate diet.
337BRemoval of accused from court.
338Failure of accused to appear.
338ADesertion of trial diet.
339Alibi.
340Examination of witness.
341Witnesses not to be excluded by reason of conviction, interest, etc.
342Witnesses admissible notwithstanding relationship to parties.
342APower to permit witness to be in court during trial.
343Presence in court not to disqualify witnesses in certain cases.
344Punishment of witness for contempt.
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345ANo case to answer.
346Accused and spouse competent witnesses for defence.
346AEvidence in relation to sexual offences.
346ZAEvidence of criminal record and character of accused.
346BExceptions to prohibition.
347Evidence of the accused.
348Spouse to be competent witness.
349Witness may be examined etc., as to having previously made a different statement.
349ARecall of witnesses.
350Additional evidence.
350AEvidence in replication.
351Defence to speak last.
352Record of proceedings at examination to be received in evidence without being sworn to by witnesses.
353Proof of official documents.
354Admissions by parties.
355Judges equally divided.
356Previous convictions.
357Laying of previous convictions before court.
358Proof of previous convictions by fingerprints.
359Record.
360. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interruption of proceedings
360AInterruption of summary proceedings for verdict in earlier trial.
Procedure at trial involving children
361Child under 14 not to be in court during trial of another person.
362Power to clear court while child is giving evidence in certain cases.
363Power to proceed with case in absence of person under 17.
364Power of court, in respect of certain offences against a child, to refer child to Principal Reporter.
365. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
366Procedure when sheriff sits summarily in respect of offence by child.
367Powers of sheriff sitting summarily.
368Presumption and determination of age of child.
369Age of criminal responsibility.
370Child charged jointly with person who is not a child.
371Welfare of child.
372Reference and remit of children’s cases by courts to children’s hearings.
373Reference and remit of cases of certain young persons by courts to children’s hearings.
374Restrictions on report of proceedings involving person under 16.
Procedure at Trial of Persons suffering from Mental Disorder
375Insanity in bar of trial.
375ZAExamination of facts.
375ZBExamination of facts: supplementary provisions.
375ZCDisposal of case where accused found to be insane.
375ZDAppeal by accused in case involving insanity.
375ZEAppeal by prosecutor in case involving insanity.
375AInterim hospital orders.
376Power of court to order hospital admission or guardianship.
377Requirements as to medical evidence.
378Supplementary provisions as to hospital orders.
379Power of court to restrict discharge from hospital.
Conviction and Sentence
Adjournment and remand
380Power of court to adjourn case before sentence.
380AOffence committed by person under supervision etc.: provision of local authority report.
381Remand for inquiry into physical or mental condition.
Admonition and discharge
382Admonition.
383Absolute discharge.
Probation
384Probation.
385Probation orders requiring treatment for mental condition.
386Discharge and amendment of probation orders.
387Failure to comply with requirement of probation order.
388Commission of further offence.
389Probation orders relating to persons residing in England.
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391. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
392Effects of probation and absolute discharge.
393Probation reports.
Penalties for Statutory Offences
394Power to mitigate penalties.
Fines
395Provisions as to fines.
395APower to remit fines.
396Time for payment.
397Application for further time for payment of fine.
398Restriction on imprisonment after fine or caution.
399Payment by instalments.
400Supervision pending payment of fine.
401Supplementary provisions as to payment of fine.
402Fines, etc., may be enforced in other district.
403Transfer of fine orders.
404Action of clerk of court on transfer of fine orders.
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406Substitution of custody for imprisonment where a child defaults on fine.
407Period of imprisonment for non-payment of fine.
408Discharge from imprisonment to be specified.
409Payment of fine in part by prisoner.
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411Recovery by civil diligence.
412Payment of fines to be made to clerk of court.
Supervised attendance orders
412ASupervised attendance orders in place of fines for 16 and 17 year olds.
412BSupervised attendance orders where court allows further time to pay fine.
Residential and Borstal Training
413Detention of children.
414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
415Detention of young offenders.
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419, 420. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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423. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
424Detention in precincts of court.
425No imprisonment for less than five days.
426Legal custody.
Miscellaneous provisions as to conviction, sentence, etc.
427Conviction of part only of charge.
428Art and part guilt of statutory offence.
429“Conviction” and “sentence” not to be used in relation to a child.
430Forms of finding and sentence.
430ASentence following guilty plea.
431Consideration of time spent in custody.
432Deferred sentence.
433Sentence in open court.
434Further provision as to sentence.
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436. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
436ADisqualification in Scotland where vehicle used to commit offence.
437Warrant of search for forfeited articles.
438Register of children found guilty of offences.
439Correction of entries.
439AAmendment of records of conviction and sentence in summary proceedings.
440Extract sufficient warrant for imprisonment.
441Provision for court comprising more than one judge.
Review
442Right of appeal.
442ZALeave to appeal against conviction etc.
442AMethod of appeal against conviction or conviction and sentence.
442BMethod of appeal against sentence alone.
443Appeals against hospital orders, etc.
443ASuspension of disqualification, forfeiture, etc.
444Manner and time of appeal.
445. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
446Procedure where appellant in custody.
447Draft stated case to be prepared.
448Adjustment and signature of case.
449Abandonment of appeal.
450Record of procedure in appeal.
451Computation of time.
451AQuorum of High Court in relation to appeals.
452Hearing of appeal.
452ADisposal of stated case appeal.
452BSupplementary provisions where High Court authorises new prosecution.
453Prosecutor’s consent to or application for setting aside of conviction.
453AAppeal by bill of suspension or advocation on ground of miscarriage of justice.
453AALeave to appeal against sentence.
453BAppeals against sentence only.
453CDisposal of appeal by note of appeal.
453DDisposal of appeal where appellant insane.
453EFailure of appellant who has been granted bail to appear personally.
454Convictions not to be quashed on certain grounds.
455Other modes of appeal.
455ASentencing guidelines.
Miscellaneous
456Actions of damages in respect of proceedings under this Part of this Act.
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Part IIIGeneral
457ZAActs of Adjournal.
457AMode of trial of certain offences.
458Construction of enactments referring to sentence of detention.
459Construction of enactments referring to detention.
460Transitional provisions and savings.
461Consequential amendments, repeals and revocations.
462Interpretation.
463Extent.
464Short title and commencement.
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Offences Against Children Under the Age of 17 Years to which Special Provisions Apply
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SCHEDULE 3Composition of Juries
Summoning of Jurors.—Lists of Assize
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Jury of Men only, or of Women only
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Summoning of Jurors.—Citation
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Selection of Jurors from the Panel
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Exemptions
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SCHEDULE 5Discharge and Amendment of Probation Orders
Discharge
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General
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Schedule 5ASupervision and Treatment Orders
Part IPreliminary
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Part IIMaking and Effect of Orders
Circumstances in which orders may be made
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Making of orders and general requirements
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Obligatory requirements as to medical treatment
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Optional requirements as to residence
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Part IIIRevocation and Amendment of Orders
Revocation of order in interests of health or welfare
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Amendment of order by reason of change of residence
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Amendment of requirements of order
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Amendment of requirements in pursuance of medical report
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Supplemental
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SCHEDULE 6Fines on Indictment—Payment by Instalments
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SCHEDULE 7Application of Sums Paid as Part of Fine Under Section 409 of this Act
SCHEDULE 7AOffences Made Triable Only Summarily, and Related Amendments
SCHEDULE 7BAlteration of Penalties on Summary Conviction of Certain Offences
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SCHEDULE 7CIncrease of fines for certain summary offences
SCHEDULE 7DFines to be Altered other than in Accordance with Sections 289E and 289F
SCHEDULE 8Provisions of this Act referred to in section 460(8) of this Act
SCHEDULE 9Amendment of Other Enactments
The Jurors (Scotland) Act 1825 (1825 c. 22)
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The Criminal Law (Scotland) Act 1830 (1830 c. 37)
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The Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937 (1937 c. 37.)
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The Law Officers Act 1944 (1944 c. 25.)
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The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1949 (1949 c. 94.)
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The Criminal Justice Act 1961 (1961 c. 39.)
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The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1963 (1963 c. 39)
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The Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (1968 c. 49)
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The Children and Young Persons Act 1969 (1969 c. 54)
45In Schedule 5, in paragraph 53, for the words “The...
46In Schedule 5, in paragraph 78, for the words from...
The Immigration Act 1971 (1971 c. 77)
47In section 6(2), for the words “section 26 of the...
The Criminal Justice Act 1972 (1972 c. 71)
48In section 24, for subsection (4) there shall be substituted...
49In section 51(2), for the words “section 39(1) of the...
The Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 (1973 c. 62)
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The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (1974 c. 37)
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Schedule 10Repeals and Revocations
Part IEnactments Repealed
Part IIActs of Adjournal Revoked

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Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975

1975 CHAPTER 21

An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to criminal procedure in Scotland.