(This note is not part of the Act of Sederunt)
This Act of Sederunt makes various amendments to the rules applicable in the sheriff court. Those amendments are consequential upon the commencement of the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 made under the Equality Act 2006. In particular, amendments are made to each of the Ordinary Cause Rules, the Summary Application, Statutory Applications and Appeals etc. Rules, the Summary Cause Rules and the Small Claim Rules.
The amendments make provision for the intimation of certain proceedings under the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 to the Commission responsible under that instrument.