Amendment of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 19952.

(1)

The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 19952 is amended as follows.

(2)

For the definition of “fine” in section 307(1) (interpretation), substitute—

““fine” includes any pecuniary penalty and an instalment of a fine but does not include—

(a)

a pecuniary forfeiture;

(b)

pecuniary compensation; or

(c)

a victim surcharge imposed under section 253F;”.