# Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990, Section 59: Interpretation of sections 56, 57 and 58.

Extent: S

In sections 56, 57 and 58 of this Act, unless the contrary intention appears—
“child” means a person under the age of 16 years;
“court” means the High Court of Justiciary or the sheriff court; and
“trial” means a trial under solemn or under summary procedure.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/40/section/59 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/law-reform-miscellaneous-provisions-scotland-act-1990/section-59
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