# The Defamation Act 1996 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Order 2001, Introduction: Introductory text


DEFAMATION
Made 7th March 2001
The Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 19(3)(b) and (4) of the Defamation Act 1996, and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Order:

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