The Act – an Overview Part 1: Transplantation Etc. Section 21 – Summary proceedings for offences under sections 17, 19(4) or 20(2)
61.Section 21 provides that the time bar on commencing summary proceedings in relation to any of the offences under sections 17, 19(4) or 20(2) comes into operation 6 months after evidence sufficient to justify proceedings comes to the Lord Advocate’s knowledge.