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The Code of Practice provides guidance in relation to the disclosure of evidence in criminal proceedings. It is issued under Part VI of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010. Under section 164 of the 2010 Act, police forces, prosecutors and other investigating agencies, as prescribed by regulations, must have regard to the code in carrying out their functions in relation to the investigation, reporting and prosecution of crime and sudden deaths. The code came into effect on 6th June 2011 |