# The Part-Time Sheriffs (Removal Tribunal) Regulations 2001, Regulation 8: Suspension


(1) At any time during an investigation, the tribunal may suspend the sheriff from office.
(2) A suspension imposed under paragraph (1) shall terminate–
(a) on the tribunal deciding not to order removal of the sheriff from office; or
(b) before then, on the tribunal deciding to bring the suspension to an end.
(3) If the tribunal so directs, a sheriff suspended under this regulation may remain in office as a part-time sheriff but only for the purpose of continuing to deal with proceedings commenced prior to the suspension taking effect.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/205/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/part-time-sheriffs-removal-tribunal-regulations-2001/regulation-8
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