NEWS
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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.
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.
Informing the Future of Open Justice in Scotland – report published
Jul 12, 2024
The Scottish justice system has a longstanding commitment to open justice, ensuring that justice is not only done, but seen to be done.
New Sheriffs Appointed to the Sheriff Appeal Court
Jul 3, 2024
Two sheriffs have been appointed to the Sheriff Appeal Court from the reserve list.
The Lord Justice Clerk announces her intention to retire in 2025
Jun 19, 2024
The first woman to be appointed Lord Justice Clerk has announced her intention to retire.
Lady Dorrian has written to King Charles III to inform him that she intends to retire in 2025 at the same time as the Lord President. She has also informed the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney.
Lord President announces his intention to retire in 2025
Jun 4, 2024
The Lord President has written to His Majesty King Charles III to inform the King of his intention to retire in early 2025. Lord Carloway has also written to the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney to notify them of his decision.
Senator Appointments 2024
May 23, 2024
His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of First Minister, has appointed Sheriff Andrew Cubie, Kirsty Hood KC, Ronaldo Renucci KC and Morag Ross KC as Senators of the College of Justice. They will take up appointment on 17th June 2024.
Appointments made to the Social Security Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland
May 17, 2024
The Scottish Ministers have appointed 128 members to the Social Security Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland.
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee visit
May 13, 2024
The Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committtee of the Scottish Parliament visited the Court of Session on Tuesday 16 April.