The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 55) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that made various reforms to the law of Scotland.[1]
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Provisions
editRepealed enactments
editSection 28(2) of the act repealed 38 enactments, listed in the third schedule to the act.[2]
| Citation | Short title | Extent of repeal |
|---|---|---|
| 55 Geo. 3. c. 42 | Jury Trials (Scotland) Act 1815 | Section 22. |
| 6 Geo. 4. c. 22 | Jurors (Scotland) Act 1825 | Sections 1 and 2. |
| 31 & 32 Vict. c. 100 | Court of Session Act 1868 | Section 43. |
| 32 & 33 Vict. c. 36 | Juries (Lighthouse Keepers Exemption) Act 1869 | The whole act. |
| 40 & 41 Vict. c. 13 | Customs, Inland Revenue and Savings Banks Act 1877 | In section 12, the words from ", instead " to " same at his office in Edinburgh ". |
| 43 & 44 Vict. c. 4 | Judicial Factors (Scotland) Act 1880 | In section 4, paragraphs 2 and 3. |
| 53 & 54 Vict. c. 21 | Inland Revenue Regulation Act 1890 | In section 8, the words " or on any jury or inquest whatsoever ". |
| 7 Edw. 7. c. 51 | Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907 | In section 3, paragraph (q). |
| In section 5, in subsection (5) the words " where the debt exclusive of interest and expenses does not exceed fifty pounds "; and the words from " Provided also that it" to the end. | ||
| In section 7, the words " Subject to the provisions of this Act". | ||
| In section 27(D) the words " not being an interlocutor fixing a diet for jury trial ". | ||
| Sections 30 and 31. | ||
| In Schedule 1, in rule 123, the words " not exceeding fifty pounds, exclusive of interest and expenses "; and rules 133 to 150. | ||
| 10 Edw. 7 & 1 Geo. 5. c. 31 | Jury Trials Amendment (Scotland) Act 1910 | In section 2, the words from " or (b) " to " 1907 ". |
| 2 & 3 Geo. 5. c. 28 | Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1913 | Section 6. |
| 3 & 4 Geo. 5. c. 20 | Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1913 | In section 163, the words " where the assets of the deceased are estimated not to exceed five hundred pounds ". |
| 9 & 10 Geo. 5. c. 71 | Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 | In section 1, the words " and a person shall not be exempted by sex or marriage from the liability to serve as a juror ". |
| In section 4(2), the words " and any enactment relating to juries shall have effect so as to accord with the provisions of this Act". | ||
| 9 & 10 Geo. 5. c. 92 | Aliens Restriction (Amendment) Act 1919 | Section 8. |
| 10 & 11 Geo. 5. c. 53 | Jurors (Enrolment of Women) (Scotland) Act 1920 | In section 1(1), the words from "The enactments" to "always that"; and the word " that" where it occurs for the second time. |
| In section 2, the words from " Without prejudice" to " 1919 ". | ||
| 23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 41 | Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1933 | Section 22. |
| 12 & 13 Geo. 6. c. 27 | Juries Act 1949 | Section 25(1)(c). |
| 14 & 15 Geo. 6. c. 54 | Midwives (Scotland) Act 1951 | Section 27. |
| 1 & 2 Eliz. 2. c. 50 | Auxiliary Forces Act 1953 | In section 39(3), the words " and shall be exempt from serving on any jury ". |
| 3 & 4 Eliz. 2. c. 18 | Army Act 1955 | Section 183. |
| 3 & 4 Eliz. 2. c. 19 | Air Force Act 1955 | Section 183. |
| 5 & 6 Eliz. 2. c. 28 | Dentists Act 1957 | In section 32, in subsection (1) the words " serving on all juries and inquests whatsoever and from "; and subsection (2). |
| 6 & 7 Eliz. 2. c. 61 | Interest on Damages (Scotland) Act 1958 | Section 2. |
| 1966 c. 36 | Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 | Section 24(1). |
| 1970 c. 9 | Taxes Management Act 1970 | Section 5(2). |
| 1971 c. 31 | Interest on Damages (Scotland) Act 1971 | Section 1(2). |
| 1971 c. 58 | Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1971 | Sections 39 and 40. |
| In section 41(2), the words " section 39, section 40 ". | ||
| 1972 c. 41 | Finance Act 1972 | In Schedule 6, paragraph 9 in so far as relating to juries in Scotland. |
| 1973 c. 25 | Succession (Scotland) Act 1973 | Section 1(2) and (3). |
| 1973 c. 45 | Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973 | Section 9. |
| 1973 c. 52 | Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 | In section 22(6), the words ", whether in the Court of Session or the sheriff court,". |
| 1975 c. 21 | Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 | Schedule 2. |
| 1975 c. 78 | Airports Authority Act 1975 | Section 10(7). |
| 1976 c. 36 | Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 | In Schedule 3, in paragraphs 4(1)(a) and 17(1)(a), the words " or certificate ". |
| 1976 c. 66 | Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 | Section 140(1). |
| 1977 c. 15 | Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977 | Section 13(2) and (3). |
| 1978 c. 10 | European Assembly Elections Act 1978 | Section 5(2). |
| 1979 c. 2 | Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 | Section 175(2). |
| 1979 c. 36 | Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979 | Section 18. |
Notes
edit- 1 2 Section 29(1).
- ↑ Section 29(2). The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (Commencement) Order 1980 (SI 1980/1726).
References
edit- ↑ Henderson, H. McN. (1982). "Scottish Legislation 1980" (PDF). Scottish Government Yearbook: 301–303.
- ↑ "Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980", legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, 1980 c. 55
External links
edit- Text of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
- Text of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 as originally enacted or made within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.