This Act of Sederunt amends Chapter 12 (assessors) of the Rules of the Court of Session 1994. Paragraph 2(2) amends rule 12.5 to remove the requirement that a list of nautical assessors be kept. Paragraph 2(3) amends rule 12.7 to remove the bar on leading a skilled witness on nautical matters where a nautical assessor is assisting the court.
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