Amendment of the Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2001
4
In rule 14 (composition of Board), after paragraph 5, insert—
6
If a case is determined to be dealt with by way of an oral hearing under rule 15A, the members of the Board appointed under paragraph (2) must include either—
a
a person who holds or has held judicial office; or
b
a solicitor or advocate of not less than 10 years standing,
and the chairman of the Board will appoint that person to be chairman of the hearing.
7
In the event of the death or incapacity or unavailability (for whatever reason) of any member of the Board appointed under paragraph (2) (“the absent member”)—
a
the chairman of the Board may, subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), appoint another member of the Board in place of the absent member; or
b
if the absent member is a member other than the chairman of a hearing, and the person concerned consents, the case will be dealt with or, if a hearing under rule 15A has already commenced, will continue to be dealt with, by the two remaining members of the Board.
.
Rule 4 in force at 1.5.2011, see rule 1(1)