132.This section provides that local authorities may appeal to a sheriff against a decision made under Part 2 within 14 days after a notice, such as is mentioned in paragraph 128 is given. The sheriff may determine the appeal in the same manner as appeals for other non‑local authority care services in section 20(2).
The Act Commentary on sections Part 2: Local Authority Adoption and Fostering Services Etc Section 39: Appeal against decision under Part 2