# Private Security Industry Act 2001, Paragraph 4A: Taking precognitions

Extent: E+W+S

(1) This paragraph applies (subject to sub-paragraph (2)) to the taking, other than on behalf of the Crown, of a precognition for the purposes of, or in anticipation of—
(a) criminal or civil proceedings in Scotland; or
(b) proceedings on an application to the sheriff by virtue of section 93(2)(a) or 94(2)(a) of the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011.
(2) This paragraph does not apply to any activities of a person who is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/12/schedule/2/paragraph/4A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/private-security-industry-act-2001/schedule-2/paragraph-4A
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