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Deputy President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

Apr 7, 2025

As a result of the retirement of Lord Hodge at the end of December 2025, applications are sought for the appointment of a Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court.

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Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

Apr 7, 2025

As a result of the retirement of Lord Hodge at the end of December 2025, applications are sought for the appointment of a Justice of the UK Supreme Court.

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Revised Equal Treatment Bench Book published

Apr 3, 2025

The revised Equal Treatment Bench Book has now been published on the Judiciary of Scotland website. It will be reviewed on a regular basis.

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Lady Drummond

Lady Drummond appointed as Chair of the Judicial Institute

Mar 10, 2025

The Lord President, Lord Pentland, has appointed Lady Drummond as the new Chair of the Judicial Institute.

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Nominations for the award of Honorary King’s Counsel 2025

Feb 28, 2025

The Lord Justice General invites nominations for the award of Honorary King’s Counsel in Scotland.

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Appointment of King's Counsel 2025

Feb 28, 2025

The Lord Justice General invites applications by advocates and solicitor advocates seeking recommendation for appointment as King’s Counsel in Scotland.

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2024 Judicial Attitude Survey Published

Feb 24, 2025

The Judicial Office for Scotland has today published the Judicial Attitude Survey (JAS) 2024.

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Lady Tait sworn in as the newest Senator of the College of Justice

Feb 5, 2025

The Honerable Lady Tait has been sworn in as a Senator of the College of Justice.

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Lord Beckett being sworn in as Lord Justice Clerk

The Right Honourable Lord Beckett sworn in as Lord Justice Clerk

Feb 4, 2025

The Right Honourable Lord Beckett has been sworn in as Lord Justice Clerk.

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The Right Honourable Lord Pentland sworn in as Lord President

Feb 3, 2025

The Right Honourable Lord Pentland has been sworn in as Lord President and Lord Justice General.

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Lord Beckett - Lord Justice Clerk

Lord Beckett to succeed Lady Dorrian as Lord Justice Clerk

Jan 31, 2025

His Majesty the King has appointed the Right Honourable Lord Beckett as Lord Justice Clerk. The announcement was made by First Minister John Swinney today.

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Lord President installation to be livestreamed

Jan 30, 2025

The installation of Scotland’s new Lord President is to be livestreamed from the Court of Session.

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New Instagram account for the Judicial Office for Scotland

Jan 29, 2025

The Judicial Office for Scotland is now on Instagram.

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New senator appointed to the College of Justice

Jan 29, 2025

His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of First Minister, has appointed Sheriff Fiona Tait as Senator of the College of Justice.

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New appointments to the Inner House

Jan 10, 2025

Lord Ericht and Lady Carmichael have been appointed to the First Division and Second Division of the Court of Session respectively, effective from 3 February 2025.

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Lord President Appointed

Jan 9, 2025

His Majesty the King has appointed Right Hon Lord Pentland as Scotland’s new Lord President. The announcement was made by First Minister John Swinney today as he welcomed the appointment.

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Sheriffs appointed to the Upper Tribunal for Scotland

Dec 18, 2024

Four Sheriffs have been appointed to the Upper Tribunal for Scotland.

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New Summary Sheriff appointed

Nov 1, 2024

Serving North Strathclyde Sheriffdom.

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New Sheriffs appointed

Sep 30, 2024

Serving Grampian, Highland and Islands, North Strathclyde, South Strathclyde, Dumfries & Galloway and Tayside, Central & Fife Sheriffdoms.

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New Temporary Judges Appointed

Sep 26, 2024

To assist with jury trials in the High Court, the following sheriffs have been appointed by the Scottish Ministers to act as temporary judges:

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