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Completely revised and updated, this edition provides a full copy of the Act with authoritative section-by-section commentary. All legislative amendments have been noted and incorporated into this fourth edition taking account of the: Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003; Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004; Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2004. The 1995 Act is central to Scots criminal procedure. As a result of huge changes brought about by recent legislation, this new edition will be an indispensable guide for criminal practitioners.