Point in time view as at 01/11/2022.
Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011, Section 31 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 August 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—
(a)proceedings are being taken before the sheriff under Part 10 or 15 in relation to a child, and
(b)a safeguarder has not been appointed for the child in relation to proceedings under those Parts.
(2)The sheriff must consider whether to appoint a safeguarder for the child.
(3)The sheriff may appoint a safeguarder for the child.
(4)A safeguarder appointed under this section is to be treated for the purposes of this Act (other than this section [F1and section 33]) as having been appointed by a children's hearing by virtue of section 30.
(5)An appointment under subsection (3) must be recorded.
(6)If the sheriff appoints a safeguarder, the sheriff must give reasons for the decision.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 31(4) 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(6)
Commencement Information
I1S. 31 in force at 24.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/195, arts. 2, 3
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