Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011, Section 159 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 16 May 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)This section applies where the sheriff—
(a)determines an appeal under section 154 [F1or 161] by confirming a decision of a children's hearing to vary or continue a compulsory supervision order, and
(b)is satisfied that the appeal was frivolous or vexatious.
(2)The sheriff may order that, during the period of 12 months beginning on the day of the order, the person who appealed must obtain leave from the sheriff before making another appeal under section 154 [F2or 161] against a decision of a children's hearing in relation to the compulsory supervision order.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 159(1)(a) inserted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(16)
F2Words in s. 159(2) inserted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(16)
Commencement Information
I1S. 159 in force at 24.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/195, arts. 2, 3
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