Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1885

Part III.

Definitions and Miscellaneous.

[S. 14 rep. 61 & 62 Vict. c. 22 (S.L.R.)]

Application of Act to Scotland.

15. In the application of this Act to Scotland—

The expression “misdemeanor” shall mean a crime and offence.

The expression “felony” shall mean a high crime and offence.

The expression “a justice of the peace,” and the expression “two justices,” shall include sheriff and sheriff substitute.

The expression “enter into a recognizance with or without sureties” shall mean “grant a bond of caution.

The expression “High Court or Court of General or Quarter Sessions” shall mean the High Court or a Circuit Court of Justiciary.