3.13.4—(1) In a cause in which a breach of statutory duty under section 66(1) of the Act (proceedings for act of discrimination)(1) is averred, the sheriff may, of his own motion or on the motion of any party, appoint an assessor.
(2) An assessor appointed under paragraph (1) shall be a person who the sheriff considers has special qualifications to be of assistance in determining a cause referred to in that paragraph.
(3) In a cause referred to in paragraph (1), the pursuer shall send a copy of the initial writ by post by first class recorded delivery service to the Commission.
Section 66 was amended by S.I. 1996/438.