Section 42 of the Criminal Justice Scotland (Act 2016) was commenced 10 January 2020. This places a duty on the police (and other specified persons with power of arrest in Scotland) to facilitate the provision of communication support for vulnerable persons in custody.

Section 42 of the Criminal Justice Scotland (Act 2016) was commenced 10 January 2020. This places a duty on the police (and other specified persons with power of arrest in Scotland) to facilitate the provision of communication support for vulnerable persons in custody.

Published: January 10, 2020

Publisher: The Scottish Government

Category(s): Legislation, Policy and Guidance

Section 42 of the Criminal Justice Scotland (Act 2016) was commenced 10 January 2020. This places a duty on the police (and other specified persons with power of arrest in Scotland) to facilitate the provision of communication support for vulnerable persons in custody.

Published: January 10, 2020

Publisher: The Scottish Government

Category(s): Legislation, Policy and Guidance

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