# Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Act 2021, Section 12: Privilege: transitional provision


Nothing in sections 9 to 11 (or the schedule) has effect in relation to defamation proceedings if the right to bring the proceedings accrued before the commencement of the section in question.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2021/10/section/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defamation-and-malicious-publication-scotland-act-2021/section-12
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