341.Section 111 places a duty on Scottish Ministers to undertake 2 reviews of the operation of the Act. The first review period is the period of 5 years beginning with Royal Assent. The first review must be undertaken as soon as reasonably practicable after that. The second review period is the subsequent period of 5 years, and the second review must be undertaken as soon as reasonably practicable after that. Subsection (3) sets out the consultation requirements that apply when the Scottish Ministers undertake each review. Subsections (1)(b) and (2) require the Scottish Ministers, after carrying out each review, to prepare and publish a report, and lay it before the Scottish Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after its preparation. The report is set out the findings of the review, any changes that have been made to the law of corroboration which have taken place during the review period (either by legislation or in the courts), and any actions that have been taken during the review period which were intended to improve the experiences of victims and witnesses in the justice system – with a particular focus on the experiences of women victims and witnesses.
Crown Application Part 13 – Final Provisions Section 111 – review of operation of Act