Citation and interpretation

1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2007.

(2) In this Order “the Act” means the Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007.

Appointed day

2.  8th February 2007 is the appointed day for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Act:–

(a)section 69(1), (2)(a) and (4);

(b)section 71;

(c)section 73; and

(d)section 76.

CATHY JAMIESON

A member of the Scottish Executive

St Andrew’s House,

Edinburgh

7th February 2007