Legislation – Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022
ScheduleTemporary justice measures
Part 5Criminal procedure time limits
Chapter 2Adjournment periods
Power of court to adjourn cases
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(1)
The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 applies in accordance with the modifications in
sub-paragraphs (2) to (5).
(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subsection (3) were repealed.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subsection (3) were repealed.