§ The Earl of Strathmore and KinghorneMy Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Fraser of Carmyllie, I beg to introduce a Bill to amend the law of Scotland with respect to the detention, transfer and release of persons serving sentences of imprisonment etc. or committed or remanded in custody; to make further provision as regards evidence and procedure in criminal proceedings in Scotland; and for connected purposes. I beg to move that this Bill be now read a first time.
§ Moved, That the Bill be now read a first time.—(The Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne.)
§ On Question, Bill read a first time, and to be printed.