# The Discontinuance of Prisons (Scotland) Order 2000, Introduction: Introductory text


PRISONS
Made 14th June 2000
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 16th June 2000
Coming into force in accordance with article 1
The Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred upon them by section 37(1) of the Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989 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/2000/186/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/discontinuance-of-prisons-scotland-order-2000/introduction
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