Act of Sederunt (Proceedings in the Sheriff Court under the Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987) Amendment (Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004) 2007
This Act of Sederunt amends the rules of procedure in the sheriff court for proceedings under the Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987. It extends the powers of the sheriff under the rules to include the powers held by the sheriff under Chapter 45 of the Ordinary Cause Rules in the First Schedule of the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907 in dealing with vulnerable witnesses within the meaning of the Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004 (“the 2004 Act”).