Appeal against decision not to implement a secure accommodation authorisation
13.—(1) This regulation applies where an appeal under section 162 of the Act is made in respect of a decision by the chief social work officer not to implement a secure accommodation authorisation.
(2) Where satisfied that the decision is justified, the sheriff—
(a)must confirm the decision; and
(b)may make an order requiring the Principal Reporter to arrange a children’s hearing for any purpose for which a hearing may be arranged under the Act.
(3) In any other case the sheriff may take one or both of the following steps—
(a)make an order directing the chief social work officer to place the child in secure accommodation;
(b)make an order requiring the Principal Reporter to arrange a children’s hearing for any purpose for which a hearing may be arranged under the Act.