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Firearms Act 1968, Part III is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 27 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F1Part IIIE+W+S Appeals in Scotland

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1E+W+SAn appeal to the sheriff shall be by way of summary application.

2E+W+SAn application shall be made within 21 days after the date on which the appellant has received notice of the decision of the chief officer of police in respect of which the appeal is made.

3E+W+SOn the hearing of the appeal the sheriff may either dismiss the appeal or give the chief officer of police such directions as he thinks fit as respects the certificate or register which is the subject of the appeal.

4E+W+SThe decision of the sheriff on an appeal may be appealed only on a point of law.]

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