Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980

22In section 263(1) (prerogative of mercy)—

(a)the words " or an application for leave to appeal" shall cease to have effect; and

(b)for the words from " either " to the end there shall be substituted the words " refer the whole case to the High Court and the case shall be heard and determined, subject to any directions the High Court may make, as if it were an appeal under this Part of this Act. ".