Vulnerable witnesses

I112Child and deemed vulnerable witnesses: standard special measures

In section 271A of the 1995 Act (the standard special measures)—

a

in subsection (14)—

i

in paragraph (a), the words from “where” to the end are repealed, and

ii

in paragraph (c), the words from “in”, where it second occurs, to the end are repealed, and

b

after that subsection, insert—

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The Scottish Ministers may, by order subject to the affirmative procedure—

a

modify subsection (14),

b

in consequence of any modification made under paragraph (a)—

i

prescribe the procedure to be followed when standard special measures are used, and

ii

so far as is necessary, modify sections 271A to 271M of this Act.