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I don't think that applies in Scotland: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_Act_1996 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_Act_1996 https://treasuretroves
by arethuza 5y ago
I don't think that applies in Scotland:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_Act_1996 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_Act_1996
https://treasuretrovescotland.co.uk/ https://treasuretrovescotland.co.uk/
The Treasure Trove Unit at NMS have delegated authority from the Queen’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (QLTR) which is the Scots legal institution with, I think, the coolest name.
- pmyteh 5y agoHuh. TIL! I knew Scotland doesn't have a coronial system, but I assumed given the relatively recent reforms to treasure in E&W similar rules would have been brought in UK-wide and cases would just go to the local Sheriff. Looking at the Scottish Treasure Trove website Scots law does look more sensible than the old English position, so I suppose they just decided not to interfere.
- arethuza 5y agoOne of my hobbies is scanning comments on HN and when someone mentions something about a "UK" legal or education matter jumping in and adding a "Not in Scotland" comment - I really should automate the process ;-)
- pmyteh 5y agoI'm normally quite good at claiming England & Wales only, but you definitely get a point for this one :-)