Compensation for loss of office etc. on abolition of sheriffdom etc.2

1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service3 may pay such compensation as the Secretary of State may determine to a person who suffers loss of employment or loss or diminution of emoluments as a consequence of an order under section 2(1) of the 2014 Act.

2

Paragraph (1) does not permit a payment to a person mentioned in section 51(2)4 of the Scotland Act 1998 (non-ministerial office-holders in, and members of the staff of, the Scottish Administration).

3

Sections 2(3) and 3(4) of the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 19715 are repealed.