Explanatory Notes

Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008

2008 asp 6

29 October 2008

The Act

Part 2 – the Judiciary

Chapter 3 - Judicial Appointments

Sheriffs principal, sheriffs and part-time sheriffs

Section 26 – Appointment of part-time sheriffs

66. This section amends section 11A of the 1971 Act to place a requirement on the Scottish Ministers to consult the Lord President prior to appointing a part-time sheriff.