# Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Section 175A: Power to refer points of law for the opinion of the High Court


(1) In an appeal under this Part, the Sheriff Appeal Court may refer a point of law to the High Court for its opinion if it considers that the point is a complex or novel one.
(2) The Sheriff Appeal Court may make a reference under subsection (1)—
(a) on the application of a party to the appeal proceedings, or
(b) on its own initiative.
(3) On giving its opinion on a reference under subsection (1), the High Court may also give a direction as to further procedure in, or disposal of, the appeal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/46/section/175A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-scotland-act-1995/section-175A
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