# The Defamation Act 1996 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Order 2001, Article 4: Transitional provision


Section 4 of the Defamation Act 1952 shall continue to apply as if it had not been repealed to any offer of amends made before 31st March 2001, and to any legal proceeding relating to that offer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/98/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defamation-act-1996-commencement-no-3-and-transitional-provision-scotland-order-2001/article-4
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