The instrument contains some minor drafting errors. First, in paragraph 2(9), the references in the substituted rule 19.11(1)(a) and (b) of the Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 to sections 179(9) and 187(9)(a) should be followed by the words “of the Act of 1995”.
Secondly, in paragraph 3, the reference to section 194ZF(2)(a) in the inserted rule 19E.4(1) should be followed by the words “of the Act of 1995”.
Thirdly, in paragraph 5(23)(b), the reference to paragraph 4 of form 38 should instead refer to paragraph 5.
Lastly, in form 19E.2, which is inserted by the schedule, the reference to rule 19E.2(4) should instead refer to rule 19E.2(5).
The Lord President’s private office has laid an instrument—SSI 2015/295—to correct the errors ahead of the instrument coming into force. That amending instrument will be considered later in the meeting.
Does the committee agree to draw this instrument to the attention of the Parliament on the general reporting ground, as it contains minor drafting errors?
Members indicated agreement.