Part II Legal Services

Judicial appointments

I135 Judicial appointments.

1

Paragraphs 1 to 3 of Schedule 4 to this Act shall have effect in relation to the eligibility of sheriffs principal, sheriffs and solicitors to be appointed as judges of the Court of Session.

2

Paragraph 4 of the said Schedule shall have effect in relation to the appointment of—

a

members of the Inner House of the Court of Session; and

b

a Lord Ordinary of that Court to be the Lord Ordinary in exchequer causes.

3

Notwithstanding any provision in any enactment, if it appears expedient to the Secretary of State he may, in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 5 to 11 of the said Schedule, and after consulting the Lord President, appoint persons to act as temporary judges of the Court of Session.

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