SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Modifications of enactments

Defamation Act 1996 (c. 31)

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1

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”.