Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 3)

Part 3 Enforcement

Investigation of judicial officers

68 Suspension of judicial officer pending outcome of disciplinary or criminal proceedings

(1) This section applies—

(a) in any of the circumstances mentioned in section 67(1) of this Act;

(b) where section 70 of this Act applies; or

(c) where a judicial officer has been charged with an offence.

(2) The disciplinary committee may make an order suspending the judicial officer from practice for a period specified in the order.

(3) The disciplinary committee may—

(a) extend the period specified in the order; or

(b) revoke the order.