Provided always, that before instituting or defending any such action, suit, or proceeding, [F1the appropriate Law Officer] shall have the authority of Her Majesty [F2of the part of the Scottish Administration] or of the public department respectively on whose behalf or against whom such action, suit, or proceeding shall be instituted, to the institution or defence thereof.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 2 substituted (20.5.1999) by 1998 c. 46, s. 125, Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(a); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 2(2), Sch. 4
F2Words in s. 2 inserted (20.5.1999) by 1998 c. 46, s. 125, Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(b); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 2(2), Sch. 4