(1)In section 38(3) of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47) (rules of court), after “consult” insert “the Scottish Civil Justice Council,”.
(2)In section 32(3) of the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1971 (c. 58) (power of Court of Session to regulate civil procedure in sheriff court), for “Sheriff Court Rules Council under section 34 of this Act” substitute “Scottish Civil Justice Council”.
(3)In section 62 of the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 (asp 6) (administrative support for other persons), in subsection (1)—
(a)after paragraph (d) insert—
“(ea)the Scottish Civil Justice Council,”, and
(b)paragraphs (e) and (g) are repealed.