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Scotland Act 1998

Meaning of “the appropriate Law Officer”.

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Provision
4A
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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in force

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In this Act “ the appropriate Law Officer ” means— a the Lord Advocate, where the action, suit or proceeding is on behalf of or against any part of the Scottish Administration, and b the Advocate General for Scotland, in any other case.

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Scotland Act 1998 · legislation.gov.uk · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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