Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 3)

Part 1 S Bankruptcy

Miscellaneous and general S

33 Power to provide for lay representation in sequestration proceedings S

In section 32(1) of the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1971 (c. 58) (power of Court of Session to regulate civil procedure in sheriff court), after paragraph (l) insert—

“(m) permitting a debtor appearing before a sheriff under section 12 of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 66) (award of sequestration) to be represented, in such circumstances as may be specified in the act of sederunt, by a person who is neither an advocate nor a solicitor.”.