Trade Union Act, 1871

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Appeal in Scotland as prescribed by 20 Geo. 2. c. 43.

21. In Scotland it shall be competent to any person to appeal against any order or conviction under this Act to the High Court of Justiciary in the manner prescribed by and under the rules, limitations, conditions, and restrictions contained in the Heritable Jurisdictions (Scotland) Act, 1746, in regard to appeals to Circuit Courts in matters criminal, as the same may be altered or amended by any Acts of Parliament for the time being in force.

All penalties imposed under the provisions of this Act in Scotland may be enforced in default of payment by imprisonment for a term to be specified in the summons or complaint, but not exceeding three calendar months.

All penalties imposed and recovered under the provisions of this Act in Scotland shall be paid to the sheriff clerk, and shall be accounted for and paid by him to the Queen’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer on behalf of the Crown.