Regulation 1 Citation, commencement and interpretation

These Regulations may be cited as the Prisoners (Early Release) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 and come into force on 12 May 2026.

In these Regulations—

• “the 1993 Act” means the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993,

• “the 1995 Act” means the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995^f1.