Section 159 Frivolous and vexatious appealsI1
Scotland
This section applies where the sheriff—
determines an appeal under section 154 F1or 161 by confirming a decision of a children's hearing to vary or continue a compulsory supervision order, and
is satisfied that the appeal was frivolous or vexatious.
The sheriff may order that, during the period of 12 months beginning on the day of the order, the person who appealed must obtain leave from the sheriff before making another appeal under section 154 F2or 161 against a decision of a children's hearing in relation to the compulsory supervision order.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 159(1)(a) inserted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(16)
- F2
Words in s. 159(2) inserted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(16)
Commencement
- I1
S. 159 in force at 24.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/195, arts. 2, 3