The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 55) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that made various reforms to the law of Scotland.
Provisions Repealed enactments Section 28(2) of the act repealed 38 enactments, listed in the third schedule to the act. CitationShort titleExtent of repeal55 Geo. 3. c. 42Jury Trials (Scotland) Act 1815Section 22.6 Geo. 4. c. 22Jurors (Scotland) Act 1825Sections 1 and 2.31 & 32 Vict. c. 100Court of Session Act 1868Section 43.32 & 33 Vict. c. 36Juries (Lighthouse Keepers Exemption) Act 1869The whole act.40 & 41 Vict. c. 13Customs, Inland Revenue and Savings Banks Act 1877In section 12, the words from ", instead " to " same at his office in Edinburgh ".43 & 44 Vict. c. 4Judicial Factors (Scotland) Act 1880In section 4, paragraphs 2 and 3.53 & 54 Vict. c. 21Inland Revenue Regulation Act 1890In section 8, the words " or on any jury or inquest whatsoever ".7 Edw. 7. c. 51Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907In section 3, paragraph (q).In section 5, in subsection (5) the words " where the debt exclusive of interest and expenses does not exceed fifty pounds "; and the words from " Provided also that it" to the end.In section 7, the words " Subject to the provisions of this Act".In section 27(D) the words " not being an interlocutor fixing a diet for jury trial ".Sections 30 and 31.In Schedule 1, in rule 123, the words " not exceeding fifty pounds, exclusive of interest and expenses "; and rules 133 to 150.10 Edw. 7 & 1 Geo. 5. c. 31Jury Trials Amendment (Scotland) Act 1910In section 2, the words from " or (b) " to " 1907 ".2 & 3 Geo. 5. c. 28Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1913Section 6.3 & 4 Geo. 5. c. 20Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1913In section 163, the words " where the assets of the deceased are estimated not to exceed five hundred pounds ".9 & 10 Geo. 5. c. 71Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919In section 1, the words " and a person shall not be exempted by sex or marriage from the liability to serve as a juror ".In section 4(2), the words " and any enactment relating to juries shall have effect so as to accord with the provisions of this Act".9 & 10 Geo. 5. c. 92Aliens Restriction (Amendment) Act 1919Section 8.10 & 11 Geo. 5. c. 53Jurors (Enrolment of Women) (Scotland) Act 1920In section 1(1), the words from "The enactments" to "always that"; and the word " that" where it occurs for the second time.In section 2, the words from " Without prejudice" to " 1919 ".23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 41Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1933Section 22.12 & 13 Geo. 6. c. 27Juries Act 1949Section 25(1)(c).14 & 15 Geo. 6. c. 54Midwives (Scotland) Act 1951Section 27.1 & 2 Eliz. 2. c. 50Auxiliary Forces Act 1953In section 39(3), the words " and shall be exempt from serving on any jury ".3 & 4 Eliz. 2. c. 18Army Act 1955Section 183.3 & 4 Eliz. 2. c. 19Air Force Act 1955Section 183.5 & 6 Eliz. 2. c. 28Dentists Act 1957In section 32, in subsection (1) the words " serving on all juries and inquests whatsoever and from "; and subsection (2).6 & 7 Eliz. 2. c. 61Interest on Damages (Scotland) Act 1958Section 2.1966 c. 36Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966Section 24(1).1970 c. 9Taxes Management Act 1970Section 5(2).1971 c. 31Interest on Damages (Scotland) Act 1971Section 1(2).1971 c. 58Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1971Sections 39 and 40.In section 41(2), the words " section 39, section 40 ".1972 c. 41Finance Act 1972In Schedule 6, paragraph 9 in so far as relating to juries in Scotland.1973 c. 25Succession (Scotland) Act 1973Section 1(2) and (3).1973 c. 45Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973Section 9.1973 c. 52Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973In section 22(6), the words ", whether in the Court of Session or the sheriff court,".1975 c. 21Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975Schedule 2.1975 c. 78Airports Authority Act 1975Section 10(7).1976 c. 36Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976In Schedule 3, in paragraphs 4(1)(a) and 17(1)(a), the words " or certificate ".1976 c. 66Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976Section 140(1).1977 c. 15Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977Section 13(2) and (3).1978 c. 10European Assembly Elections Act 1978Section 5(2).1979 c. 2Customs and Excise Management Act 1979Section 175(2).1979 c. 36Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979Section 18.
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