Paragraph 2 inserts new rules into Chapter 38 (Reclaiming) and Chapter 40 (Appeals from inferior courts) in respect of the urgent disposal of reclaiming motions and appeals. In cases where the reclaimer or appellant appeals against an interlocutor containing an order under section 11(1) of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (court orders relating to parental responsibilities etc.), those new rules provide that the reclaimer or appellant must enrol for urgent disposal of the reclaiming motion or appeal.

Paragraph 3 amends rule 41.57 (permission to appeal against decisions of the Upper Tribunal) in consequence of an error identified in the enabling legislation.

Paragraph 4 amends rule 76.36 (applications) in consequence of the amendment of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Requests and Orders) Order 2005.

Paragraph 5 amends rule 76.37 (disclosure orders) in consequence of the coming into force of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations) Order 2013. Rule 76.37A is also amended in respect of a typographical error.