# Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Section 161: Defence to speak last.


In any trial the accused or, where he is legally represented, his counsel or solicitor shall have the right to speak last.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/46/section/161 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-scotland-act-1995/section-161
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