Rule 20.1 Form of sentence of deathF1I1
Scotland
The pronouncement of the sentence of death shall be in Form 20.1.
After the verdict of the jury finding the accused guilty has been recorded, the presiding judge shall sign the sentence on a paper separate from the record of proceedings and immediately thereafter shall pronounce sentence.
The accused need not be present in court after the presiding judge has pronounced sentence.
On sentence being pronounced, the clerk of court shall engross the sentence in the record of proceedings and the presiding judge shall sign it.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Sch. 2 rule 20.1 ceases to have effect (19.5.1999) by Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules Amendment No. 3) 1999 (S.I. 1999/1387), paras. 1(1), 2(4)
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 2 rule 20.1 in force at 1.4.1996, see para. 1(1)
Notes on Chapter 20
Modifications
- C1
Sch. 2 Ch. 20 continued (1.2.2011) by Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules Amendment No. 4) (Miscellaneous) 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/418), paras. 1(3), 2(8)