The career path of recent Scottish law officers revisited: Lord Advocate becomes solicitor, solicitor become Lord Advocate, and other surprises

Robin White

The career path of recent Scottish law officers revisited: Lord Advocate becomes solicitor, solicitor become Lord Advocate, and other surprises

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Considers developments relating to the career paths of Scottish law officers. Focuses on the decision of former Lord Advocate Colin Boyd QC to become a solicitor, and the elevation of solicitor Elish Angiolini to the position of Lord Advocate. Highlights other developments as regards law officers, independence, accountability and party allegiance. © 2011 Sweet & Maxwell

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	223-227
Number of pages	5
Journal	Scots Law Times
Issue number	29
Publication status	Published - 2007

Keywords

Administration of justice
Legal profession
Accountability
Appointments
Independence
Lord Advocate
Political parties
Scotland
Solicitors

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The career path of recent Scottish law officers revisited: Lord Advocate becomes solicitor, solicitor become Lord Advocate, and other surprises

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