Part IV Miscellaneous Reforms

Evidence by children in criminal trials

59Interpretation of sections 56, 57 and 58.

In sections 56, 57 and 58 of this Act, unless the contrary intention appears—

child” means a person under the age of 16 years;

court” means the High Court of Justiciary or the sheriff court; and

trial” means a trial under solemn or under summary procedure.