Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into force on 29th July 1988 the following provisions of Schedule 4 to the Legal Aid Act 1988, all of which amend the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47)

(a)

Paragraph 1 (payments out of the Scottish Legal Aid Fund);

(b)

Paragraph 2 (expenses in favour of certain assisted persons);

(c)

Paragraph 4 (restriction on payment and employment of solicitor or counsel);

(d)

Paragraph 5A (regulations);

(e)

Paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 (expenses of unassisted party);

(f)

Paragraph 9 (Board’s property to be rateable).