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.