Explanatory note

This Act of Sederunt amends the Act of Sederunt (Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers Rules) 1991. Paragraph 2(2) amends rule 3 by reducing the period of training required for the purpose of becoming a sheriff officer from three years to two. Paragraph 2(3) amends rule 4 to reduce the period of practice as a sheriff officer required for the purpose of becoming a messenger-at-arms from two years to one. Paragraph 2(4) amends Schedule 1, Form 1 to change references to time periods to reflect the amendments made to rule 4.