Part 4Public health functions of health boards
Appeals
I160Appeal against orders for medical examination
1
A person mentioned in subsection (2) may appeal to the sheriff principal against the making of an order under section 34(1) authorising the medical examination of a person.
2
The person referred to in subsection (1) is—
a
the person in relation to whom the order applies; or
b
any person having an interest in the welfare of such a person.
3
An appeal under this section must be made before the expiry of the period of 7 days beginning with the day on which the order appealed against is made.
4
On an appeal under this section, the sheriff principal may—
a
confirm the order;
b
revoke the order;
c
modify the order;
d
where, before the appeal was made, the medical examination authorised by the order had been carried out, make an order declaring that the order was invalid;
e
make such other order as the sheriff principal considers appropriate.
5
The decision of the sheriff principal on an appeal under this section is final.