SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 8Modifications of enactments
Defamation Act 1996 (c. 31)
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The Defamation Act 1996 is amended as follows.
2
In section 17(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “statutory provision”, after “1978” there is inserted—
aa
a provision contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament or in an instrument made under such an Act,
3
In paragraph 11(1)(c) of Schedule 1 (qualified privilege), after “Minister of the Crown” there is inserted “a member of the Scottish Executive”.