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(1)This Act does not extend to Scotland, with the exception of—
(a)sections 37, 38, 41, 42, 59, 60, 61(3), 63, 72, 73, 74(2) and (3) and 78, this section and section 81;
(b)paragraphs 6 and 7 of Schedule 3, and paragraph 8 of that Schedule so far as it relates to paragraphs 6 and 7;
(c)paragraph 5 of Schedule 5;
(d)paragraph 12 of Schedule 5 so far as it relates to provisions amending section 11 of the M1Criminal Justice Act 1987.
(2)Section 73 extends only to Scotland.
(3)Parts III [F1(other than sections 37 and 38)] and VI and sections 44, 47, 65, 67, 68 and 71 do not extend to Northern Ireland.
[F2(3A)Sections 58 to 60 and section 61(1) to (3) extend only to Northern Ireland.]
(4)In its application to Northern Ireland, this Act has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4.
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F1Words in s. 79(3) inserted (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 311(9), 336; S.I. 2005/950, art. 2, Sch. 1 (subject to art. 2(2) and Sch. 2)
F2S. 79(3A) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 138 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
F3S. 79(5) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F4S. 79(6) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
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