Rule 31.4 Proceedings on appeal etc. to the High CourtF1I1
Scotland
(1)
Where a question is raised in the High Court in any proceedings on appeal or on a petition for the exercise of the nobile officium, the court shall proceed to make a reference.
(2)
In paragraph (1), the reference to proceedings on appeal is a reference to proceedings on appeal under the Act of 1995 or on appeal by bill of suspension, bill of advocation or otherwise.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Sch. 2 rule 31.4 heading substituted (22.9.2015) by Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 Amendment) (No. 4) (Sheriff Appeal Court) 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/245), paras. 1(2), 4(8)
Commencement
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Sch. 2 rule 31.4 in force at 1.4.1996, see para. 1(1)