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In the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, after section 175, insert—
(1)In an appeal under this Part, the Sheriff Appeal Court may refer a point of law to the High Court for its opinion if it considers that the point is a complex or novel one.
(2)The Sheriff Appeal Court may make a reference under subsection (1)—
(a)on the application of a party to the appeal proceedings, or
(b)on its own initiative.
(3)On giving its opinion on a reference under subsection (1), the High Court may also give a direction as to further procedure in, or disposal of, the appeal.”.
Commencement Information
I1S. 120 in force at 22.9.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/247, art. 2, Sch.