# The Criminal Justice Act 1993 (Commencement No. 2 Transitional Provisions and Savings) (Scotland) Order 1993, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 16th August 1993, for Scotland only, section 67(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1993, which increases the penalty for causing death by dangerous driving or by careless driving. By virtue of Article 2(2) of the Order, the new penalty shall not apply to any offence committed before 16th August 1993.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/2035/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-act-1993-commencement-no-2-transitional-provisions-and-savings-scotland-order-1993/note
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