# The Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Act 2021 (Commencement and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2022, Introduction: Introductory text


Defamation
Made 3rd May 2022
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 5th May 2022
Coming into force 8th August 2022
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 39(2), (3) and (4) of the Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Act 2021 and all other powers enabling them to do so.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2022/154/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defamation-and-malicious-publication-scotland-act-2021-commencement-and-transitional-provision-regulations-2022/introduction
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