Amendment of the Sheriff Appeal Court Rules 20213

1

The Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Appeal Court Rules) 20217 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

2

In Chapter 28 (reporting restrictions), after rule 28.1 (application and interpretation of this Chapter) insert—

Application for an order28.1A

1

A party to the proceedings may apply to the court for an order under this Chapter to restrict the reporting of the proceedings.

2

An application for an order under this Chapter must be made by motion and be accompanied by Form 28.1A.

3

In schedule 2 (forms), after Form 26.2-C (application for review of arrangements for vulnerable witnesses) insert Form 28.1A (form of application for an order restricting the reporting of proceedings) as set out in schedule 2 of this Act of Sederunt.