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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Instagram account for the Judicial Office for Scotland
Jan 29, 2025
The Judicial Office for Scotland is now on Instagram.
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.
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.
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.
Sheriffs appointed to the Upper Tribunal for Scotland
Dec 18, 2024
Four Sheriffs have been appointed to the Upper Tribunal for Scotland.
New Sheriffs appointed
Sep 30, 2024
Serving Grampian, Highland and Islands, North Strathclyde, South Strathclyde, Dumfries & Galloway and Tayside, Central & Fife Sheriffdoms.
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:
Lord Clark appointed to the Inner House
Sep 25, 2024
Lord Clark has been appointed to the First Division of the Court of Session effective from 23 September 2024.
Opening of the Legal Year 2024-25
Sep 23, 2024
Historic annual event marks the start of the new legal year
Opening of the Legal Year to be livestreamed
Sep 18, 2024
The historic Opening of the Legal Year is to be livestreamed for the first time from the Court of Session.
Process to appoint new Lord Justice Clerk begins
Sep 17, 2024
The process of appointing a new Lord Justice Clerk of the Court of Session has begun, following notification that the current Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Dorrian, intends to retire on 3 February 2025.
Process of appointing a new Lord President has begun
Sep 9, 2024
The process of appointing a new Lord President of the Court of Session has begun, following notification that the current Lord President, Lord Carloway, intends to retire on 3 February 2025.
King's Counsel Appointment and Honorary King’s Counsel
Sep 4, 2024
Eighteen new King's Counsel and five new Honorary King’s Counsel appointed.
New President of the Pensions Appeal Tribunal Scotland
Aug 9, 2024
Following the upcoming resignation of President Marion Caldwell KC, the Lord President has appointed Mr Andrew Webster KC as President of the Pensions Appeal Tribunal Scotland.