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Ruth Charteris appointed Scotland's new Lord Advocate

John Swinney said Ruth Charteris brings extensive experience after five years as Solicitor General, while BJ Gill KC was named deputy law officer.

Summary by The Scotsman
It comes after Dorothy Bain announced her decision to step down after five years in the role

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Ruth Charteris to replace Dorothy Bain as Lord Advocate

First Minister John Swinney has nominated Ruth Charteris KC and BJ Gill KC as Scotland’s new law officers. The appointments follow the resignation…

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John Swinney nominates new Lord Advocate and Solicitor General for Scotland

THE new Lord Advocate and Solicitor General for Scotland have been nominated ...

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Ruth Charteris appointed Scotland's new Lord Advocate

It comes after Dorothy Bain announced her decision to step down after five years in the role

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Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

Ruth Charteris KC is being promoted from solicitor general to Lord Advocate

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The Scotsman broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
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