# Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

An Act to amend the law of Scotland with respect to the detention, transfer and release of persons serving sentences of imprisonment etc. or committed or remanded in custody; to make further provision as regards evidence and procedure in criminal proceedings in Scotland; and for connected purposes.
[29th March 1993]
Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/9/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prisoners-and-criminal-proceedings-scotland-act-1993/introduction
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