Draft Order laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 33(3) of the Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
2019 No.
The Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 (Supplementary Provision) Order 2019
Made
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2)
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 33 of the Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 20141 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 33(3) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
Citation and commencement1
1
This Order may be cited as the Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 (Supplementary Provision) Order 2019.
2
This Order comes into force on the day after the day on which it is made.
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;
(This note is not part of the Order)