Article 2 Amendment of the Criminal Procedure Rules
Original text. Later amendments are not shown.
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(1)
The Criminal Procedure Rules 1996f1 are amended in accordance with the following paragraphs.
(2)
In rule 42.1 (application and interpretation), in paragraph (2)–
(a)
in the definition of “punishment part hearing”, after “Part 1” insert “or paragraph 59 of Part 4”; and
(b)
for the words “existing life prisoners” substitute the words “life prisoner”.
(3)
In rules 42.3 (disputed or additional documents) and 42.4 (procedural hearing) for the words “an existing life prisoner” at each place where they occur substitute the words “a life prisoner”.
(4)
In rule 42.3, in paragraph (1)(a)–
(a)
for “paragraph 10” substitute “paragraph 9”; and
(b)
after “Part 1” insert “or paragraph 56 of Part 4”.
(5)
In the Appendix (forms) for Form 42.2 substitute—
“Form 42.2
HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY
CONVENTION RIGHTS (COMPLIANCE) (SCOTLAND) ACT 2001”
