Explanatory Notes

Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011

2011 asp 16

27 April 2011

Commentary on Sections

General

Section 14 Retrospective application of Act

76.This section provides that the double jeopardy rule, the exceptions to it, the provisions on plea in bar of trial, section 11 on prosecutions after the death of the victim and section 12 on prosecutions where previous proceedings were a nullity have retrospective effect in that convictions or acquittals occurring prior to the commencement of the Act are subject to the Act.