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Regulation 2 Interpretation

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(1)

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires–

  • “the 1986 Act” means the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986;

  • “auditor” means the appropriate auditor of court specified in regulation 15;

  • “duty solicitor” means a solicitor who is available for the purpose of giving criminal legal aid by virtue of an arrangement made by the Board under section 31(8) of the 1986 Act;

  • “High Court” means the High Court of Justiciary;

  • “nominated solicitor” means the solicitor nominated to act by a person to whom criminal legal aid has been made available;

  • “outlays” does not include fees payable to counsel.

(2)

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to a numbered regulation is to one of these Regulations and any reference to a numbered Schedule is to a Schedule to these Regulations.