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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Advice and Assistance (Assistance by Way of Representation) (Scotland) Regulations 1997 and provide for assistance by way of representation (ABWOR) to be made available in relation to proceedings under section 234A(6) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (regulation 3).

The opportunity has also been taken to make minor amendments.