Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Act 2020 Explanatory Notes

Section 9: Jurisdiction of summary sheriff in relation to female genital mutilation protection orders

107.This section amends the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 to ensure that summary sheriffs have competence to oversee civil proceedings in relation to female genital mutilation protection orders and interim female genital mutilation protection orders.

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