Rule 3.9 Representation of safeguarderF1I1
Scotland
(1)
A safeguarder may appear personally in the proceedings or instruct an advocate or solicitor to appear on his behalf.
(2)
Where an advocate or a solicitor is appointed to act as a safeguarder, he shall not act also as advocate or solicitor for the child in the proceedings.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Rule 3.9 heading substituted (24.6.2013) by Act of Sederunt (Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011) (Miscellaneous Amendments) 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/172), paras. 1(1), 3(12) (with para. 8)
Commencement
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Rule 3.9 in force at 1.4.1997, see rule 1.1(1)
Notes on Part CHAPTER 3
Textual amendments
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Ch. 3 heading substituted (1.2.2016) by Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules Amendment) (Miscellaneous) 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/424), paras. 1(2), 3(9)