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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Institution of proceedings
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Changes to legislation:
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Scotland Act 1998, Cross Heading: Institution of proceedings.
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Institution of proceedingsU.K.
15(1)Proceedings for the determination of a devolution issue may be instituted by the Attorney General.U.K.
(2)The Lord Advocate may defend any such proceedings.
(3)This paragraph is without prejudice to any power to institute or defend proceedings exercisable apart from this paragraph by any person.
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