Part IV E+W+S Miscellaneous Reforms

Prospective

Evidence by children in criminal trials S

59 Interpretation of sections 56, 57 and 58. S

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.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 59 wholly in force 3.4.1995; s. 59 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 75(2); s. 59 in force for certain purposes at 30.9.1991 by S.I. 1991/2151, art. 3,Sch.; s. 59 in force at 3.4.1995 in so far as not already in force by 1995/364, art. 2