Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. X (ss. 173-194) excluded (19.2.2001) by 2000 c. 11, ss. 7(7), 8(1)(f)(ii); S.I. 2001/421, art. 2
C2Pt. 10 extended (11.3.2005) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2), s. 12(6)(e)
C3Pt. 10 extended (15.12.2011) by Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (c. 23), s. 31(2), Sch. 3 para. 4(4)(e) (with Sch. 8)
C4Pt. 10 extended (12.2.2015) by Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (c. 6), s. 52(5), Sch. 4 para. 4(4)(e)
C5Pt. 10 extended (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 9 para. 4(5)(e) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(b)
(1)For the purpose of hearing and determining any appeal under this Part of this Act, or any proceeding connected therewith, three of the [F2Appeal Sheriffs] shall be a quorum of the [F3Sheriff Appeal Court], and the determination of any question under this Part of this Act by the court shall be according to the votes of the majority of the members of the court sitting, including the presiding [F4Appeal Sheriff], and each [F4Appeal Sheriff] so sitting shall be entitled to pronounce a separate opinion.
(2)For the purpose of hearing and determining appeals under section [F5175(2)(b), (c) or (cza)] F6... of this Act, or any proceeding connected therewith, two of the [F7Appeal Sheriffs] shall be a quorum of the [F8Sheriff Appeal Court], and each [F9Appeal Sheriff] shall be entitled to pronounce a separate opinion; but where the two [F7Appeal Sheriffs] are unable to reach agreement on the disposal of the appeal, or where they consider it appropriate, the appeal shall be heard and determined in accordance with subsection (1) above.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 173 title substituted (22.9.2015) by Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 18), s. 138(2), sch. 3 para. 2(2); S.S.I. 2015/247, art. 2, sch. (with art. 6)
F2Words in s. 173(1) substituted (22.9.2015) by Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 18), s. 138(2), sch. 3 para. 2(3)(c); S.S.I. 2015/247, art. 2, sch. (with art. 6)
F3Words in s. 173(1) substituted (22.9.2015) by Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 18), s. 138(2), sch. 3 para. 2(3)(a); S.S.I. 2015/247, art. 2, sch. (with art. 6)
F4Words in s. 173(1) substituted (22.9.2015) by Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 18), s. 138(2), sch. 3 para. 2(3)(b); S.S.I. 2015/247, art. 2, sch. (with art. 6)
F5Words in s. 173(2) substituted (1.2.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 14(2), 206(1), Sch. 2 para. 11; S.S.I. 2010/413, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F6Words in s. 173(2) repealed (28.2.2011) by Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14), s. 101(2), sch. 4 para. 20 (with ss. 90, 99); S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))
F7Words in s. 173(2) substituted (22.9.2015) by Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 18), s. 138(2), sch. 3 para. 2(3)(c); S.S.I. 2015/247, art. 2, sch. (with art. 6)
F8Words in s. 173(2) substituted (22.9.2015) by Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 18), s. 138(2), sch. 3 para. 2(3)(a); S.S.I. 2015/247, art. 2, sch. (with art. 6)
F9Words in s. 173(2) substituted (22.9.2015) by Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 18), s. 138(2), sch. 3 para. 2(3)(b); S.S.I. 2015/247, art. 2, sch. (with art. 6)