Act of Sederunt (Debt Arrangement and Attachment (Scotland) Act 2002) 2002 No. 560

SCHEDULE 1 RULES FOR APPLICATIONS IN THE SHERIFF COURT UNDER THE DEBT ARRANGEMENT AND ATTACHMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2002

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL

Lay representation

3.—(1) A party to any proceedings before the sheriff under Parts 2 and 3 of the 2002 Act may be represented by an advocate, a solicitor or, subject to paragraph (3), an authorised lay representative.

(2) An authorised lay representative may in representing a party do everything for the preparation and conduct of any proceedings as may be done by that party.

(3) If the sheriff finds that an authorised lay representative is–

(a) not a suitable representative; or

(b) not duly authorised to represent a party,

that person shall cease to represent the party.