Part 2The judiciary

Chapter 3Judicial appointments

Sheriffs principal, sheriffs and part-time sheriffs

26Appointment of part-time sheriffs

In subsection (3) of section 11A (appointment of part-time sheriffs: requirements) of the 1971 Act

a

after “unless” insert—

a

the person is

b

at the end of the subsection add

and

b

the Scottish Ministers have consulted the Lord President of the Court of Session about the proposed appointment.