# The Defamation Act 2013 (Commencement) (Scotland) Order 2013, Introduction: Introductory text


Defamation
Made 26th November 2013
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 28th November 2013
Coming into force 1st January 2014
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the power conferred by section 17(5) of the Defamation Act 2013.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/339/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defamation-act-2013-commencement-scotland-order-2013/introduction
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