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Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Bankruptcy Rules) 2016

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CHAPTER 15LIVE LINKS

Interpretation

15.1.  In this Chapter—

“evidence” means the evidence of—

(a)

a party; or

(b)

a person who has been or may be cited to appear before the court as a witness

“live link” means—

(c)

a live television link; or

(d)

where the sheriff gives permission in accordance with rule 15.2(4), an alternative arrangement;

“submission” means any oral submission which would otherwise be made to the sheriff by a party or that party’s representative, including an oral submission in support of a motion.

Application for use of live link

15.2.—(1) A party may apply to the sheriff to use a live link to make a submission or to give evidence.

(2) An application to use a live link is to be made by motion.

(3) Where a party seeks to use a live link other than a live television link, the motion must specify the proposed arrangement.

(4) The sheriff must not grant a motion to use a live link other than a live television link unless the person using the live link is able to—

(a)be heard in the courtroom; and

(b)hear the proceedings in the courtroom.

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