1996 c. 31. The functions of the Secretary of State were transferred to the Scottish Ministers by virtue of section 53 of the Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46).

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/98/contents/madeThe Defamation Act 1996 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Order 2001Local GovernmentKing's Printer for Scotland2011-07-04DEFAMATIONThis Order brings into force those provisions of the Defamation Act 1996 in relation to Scotland which are not already in force. It provides for the coming into force of the following provisions on 31st March 2001 –sections 2 to 4 (except section 3(8));so far as not already in force, sections 16 and 17 and Schedule 2.The Defamation Act 1996 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Order 20011Citation and extent2This Order extends to Scotland only. 3Appointed day4Transitional provision

2001 No. 98 (C. 3)

DEFAMATION

The Defamation Act 1996 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Order 2001

Made7th March 2001

The Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 19(3)(b) and (4) of the Defamation Act 1996, and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Order:

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