PART 2CRIMINAL CASES

Miscellaneous amendments

53Clarification of meaning of compulsion order

1

The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 is amended as follows.

2

For the definition in subsection (1) of section 307 (interpretation) of “compulsion order” there is substituted—

“compulsion order” means an order under section 57(2)(a) or 57A(2) of this Act;

3

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 is amended as follows.

4

In subsection (6)(d) of section 1 (principles for discharging certain functions), for the words “section 57A(2)” there is substituted “ section 57(2)(a) or 57A(2) ”.

5

For the definition in subsection (1) of section 329 (interpretation) of “compulsion order” there is substituted—

“compulsion order” means an order under section 57(2)(a) or 57A(2) of the 1995 Act;