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  "legislation_title": "Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995",
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  "text": "(1) This sub-paragraph applies where—\n(a) evidence has been admitted by virtue of paragraph 2(3) above; or\n(b) the court has made a direction under paragraph 1(1), 4 or 5(3) above.\n(2) Where sub-paragraph (1) above applies the judge may, without prejudice to sections 268 and 269 of this Act—\n(a) in solemn proceedings, on a motion of the prosecutor or defence at any time before the commencement of the speeches to the jury;\n(b) in summary proceedings, on such a motion at any time before the prosecutor proceeds to address the judge on the evidence,\npermit him to lead additional evidence of such description as the judge may specify.\n(3) Subsections (3) and (4) of section 268 of this Act shall apply in relation to sub-paragraph (2) above as they apply in relation to subsection (1) of that section.",
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