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New Summary Sheriff appointed
Nov 1, 2024
His Majesty has appointed Morag Fraser to the office of Summary Sheriff, on the recommendation of the First Minister.
Morag Fraser has been appointed to the full-time post based at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court from 28 October 2024.
First Minister, John Swinney made his recommendation for appointment on the basis of a report by the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.
The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland is an independent advisory public body with the role of recommending individuals for appointment to judicial offices within the Board’s remit including judge of the Court of Session, chair of the Scottish Land Court, sheriff principal, sheriff, and summary sheriff.
The First Minister has statutory responsibility for making recommendations to His Majesty the King and is required by statute to consult the Lord President of the Court of Session before making his recommendation.
The salary of a summary sheriff is £134,105 per annum.
Morag Fraser completed her degree and Diploma in Legal Practice at Glasgow University in 1986. She is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Family Law Specialist and Family Law Mediator. She is a former vice-conveyor of CALM. Mrs Fraser is Senior Tutor in Civil Litigation and Joint Senior Tutor in Advance Civil Litigation on Glasgow University’s Diploma in Legal Practice. She is a peer-reviewer for the Law Society of Scotland and a Director of Relationships Scotland, Central Scotland. She is a fee-paid first tier Tribunal Judge and a Part time Summary Sheriff.