Royal Arms Sexual Offences (Procedure and Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2002

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Sexual Offences (Procedure and Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2002

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CONTENTS

Prohibition of personal conduct of defence by alleged sex offender
Section 
1Prohibition of personal conduct of defence in cases of certain sexual offences
2Appointment of solicitor by court in such cases and availability of legal aid
3Notice to accused about effect of sections 288C and 288D of 1995 Act and special pre-trial court procedures

Prohibition on alleged sex offender personally precognoscing complainer
4Precognition on oath by person accused of sexual offence
5Addition to standard bail conditions

Notice of defence of consent
6Accused to give notice of defence of consent

Restrictions on evidence
7Restrictions on evidence relating to sexual offences
8Exception to restrictions under section 274 of 1995 Act
9Repeal

Disclosure of accused's convictions
10Disclosure of accused's previous convictions where court allows questioning or evidence under section 275 of 1995 Act

General
11Short title and commencement
 

 
    Schedule-Notice to accused about effect of sections 288C and 288D of 1995 Act and special pre-trial procedures: amendment of 1995 Act
 


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