# The Advice and Assistance (Assistance by Way of Representation) (Scotland) Regulations 2003, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations consolidate with amendments and revoke the Advice and Assistance (Assistance by Way of Representation) (Scotland) Regulations 1997 and subsequent amending instruments.
The main amendments provide for assistance by way of representation to be made available for certain proceedings–
before the VAT and Duties tribunals for Scotland, where the Scottish Legal Aid Board considers that this is reasonable and in the interests of justice (regulations 3(q) and 13(4)); and
relating to confiscation orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (regulation 5(2)(i)).
The Regulations also make various minor and drafting amendments.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2003/179/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/advice-and-assistance-assistance-by-way-of-representation-scotland-regulations-2003/note
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