# Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Act 2021, Section 18: Offers to make amends: transitional provision


Nothing in sections 13 to 17 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/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defamation-and-malicious-publication-scotland-act-2021/section-18
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