Scottish Government Announces Review of Law Officers

Independent review into Lord Advocate role announced by Scottish Government

AN independent review into the roles and functions of the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General to ensure they “serve modern Scotland as effectively…

Controversial dual role of Scotland's top law officers to be reviewed

A former judge will examine the responsibilities of the lord advocate and solicitor general, who are Scotland's chief prosecutors as well as Scottish government legal advisers.

Scottish Government announces review of law officers

First Minister John Swinney informed the Scottish Parliament that the review will be chaired by Lord Boyd of Duncansby

Scottish government announces independent review into role of Lord Advocate

Former lord advocate to chair inquiry

Swinney announces independent review of Lord Advocate's dual role

John Swinney has ordered an independent review of the Lord Advocate's role as chief prosecutor and government legal adviser.

‘Absolutely not’ a link between Lord Advocate review and Murrell case – minister

The independent review will be led by Lord Boyd