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Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1968 (1968 c 70)

The 1968 Act was designed to modernise and reform aspects of Scots law, addressing various legal anomalies and outdated provisions. Key highlights of the Act include the abolition of the requirement for corroboration in certain civil matters, reforms to the law of succession, and adjustments in terms of jurisdiction and legal procedures. It also permitted the use of provisional damages in personal injury cases and revised the law of evidence. The Act aimed to streamline the legal process, enhance the efficiency of the judiciary, and reflect contemporary legal practices and societal needs.

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Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1968 (1968 c 70)

The 1968 Act was designed to modernise and reform aspects of Scots law, addressing various legal anomalies and outdated provisions. Key highlights of the Act include the abolition of the requirement for corroboration in certain civil matters, reforms to the law of succession, and adjustments in terms of jurisdiction and legal procedures. It also permitted the use of provisional damages in personal injury cases and revised the law of evidence. The Act aimed to streamline the legal process, enhance the efficiency of the judiciary, and reflect contemporary legal practices and societal needs.

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Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1968 (1968 c 70)

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