# The Criminal Justice (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2020, Regulation 11: Amendment of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993

Extent: S

In section 27(1) of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 (interpretation of Part 1), for the definition of “previous conviction” substitute—
““previous conviction” means—
(a) a previous conviction by a court in any part of the United Kingdom, or
(b) if the court considers appropriate, a previous conviction by a court in any member State of the European Union;”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2020/339/regulation/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-eu-exit-scotland-amendment-etc-regulations-2020/regulation-11
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