56.This section requires the Scottish Ministers to undertake a review of the operation of the virtual attendance provisions (sections 303G to 303M of the 1995 Act as inserted by section 2 of this Act). This review must be undertaken as soon as reasonably practicable after the expiry of the period of 2 years after the day section 2 of the Act comes into force.
57.When undertaking the review, the Scottish Ministers must consult with the various persons listed in subsection (2). Paragraph (h) provides that the Scottish Ministers must also consult such other persons as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.
58.Following the review, the Scottish Ministers must prepare and publish a report on the review, and lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament.
Interpretation Part 1: Criminal Justice Modernisation Section 3 – Review of virtual attendance provisions