Legislation – Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022
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Part 5Temporary justice measures
Supporting provisions
56Criminal procedure time limits: transitional and saving provision
(1)
In relation to solemn proceedings in which the accusedâs first appearance on petition was before 1 October 2022â
(a)
sections 52T and 65 of the 1995 Act continue to apply in accordance with the modifications made by paragraph 10(2) and (3) of schedule 4 of the 2020 Act (despite that paragraphâs expiry),
(b)
the modifications made to the 1995 Act by the following provisions of this Act do not applyâ
(i)
section 55(3)(b),
(ii)
paragraph 20 of the schedule,
(iii)
paragraph 22(2) of the schedule.
(2)
In relation to summary proceedings in which the complaint is brought in court before 1 October 2022â
(a)
section 147 of the 1995 Act continues to apply in accordance with the modifications made by paragraph 10(5) of schedule 4 of the 2020 Act (despite that paragraphâs expiry),
(b)
the modification made to section 147 of the 1995 Act by paragraph 22(3) of the schedule of this Act does not apply.
(3)
In this sectionâ
âthe 1995 Actâ means the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995,
âthe 2020 Actâ means the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020.