# The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2004 (Commencement, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2004, Article 5: Transitional provision relating to engagement, dismissal and withdrawal of solicitor representing accused


Where any notification requirement arises by virtue of the coming into force of section 8 of the 2004 Act, that requirement is complied with if–
(a) notification has been given prior to the coming into force of section 8 in a manner that satisfies the requirements of section 72F of the 1995 Act (as substituted by section 8 of the 2004 Act); or
(b) notification is given forthwith.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2004/405/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-amendment-scotland-act-2004-commencement-transitional-provisions-and-savings-order-2004/article-5
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