# Act of Sederunt (Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers Rules) (Amendment) 2024, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Act of Sederunt)
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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2024/157/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-messengers-at-arms-and-sheriff-officers-rules-amendment-2024/note
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