# The Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Act 2017 (Commencement) Regulations 2017, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
The Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Act 2017 received Royal Assent on 28th July 2017. Sections 2 and 3 came into force the following day.
Regulation 2 of these Regulations brings into force the remaining provision of that Act (section 1) on 4th October 2017. Section 1 makes amendments to the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 (c.52) to remove the limitation period for actions of damages in respect of personal injuries resulting from childhood abuse.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2017/279/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/limitation-childhood-abuse-scotland-act-2017-commencement-regulations-2017/note
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