The Reporters (Conduct of Proceedings before the Sheriff) (Scotland) Regulations 1997
These Regulations empower reporters who have a minimum of one year’s experience, to conduct before the sheriff proceedings relating to applications and appeals under Chapters 2 and 3 of Part II of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995. Proceedings before the sheriff includes proceedings before the sheriff principal (see Interpretation Act 1978, Sch.1).