# The District Courts and Justices of the Peace (Scotland) Order 2007, Introduction: Introductory text


CRIMINAL LAW
Made 25th October 2007
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 26th October 2007
Coming into force 10th December 2007
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 64(4), (5) and (6), 67(7), 71(7) and 71(8) of the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 and all other powers enabling them to do so.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/480/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/district-courts-and-justices-of-the-peace-scotland-order-2007/introduction
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