The Scottish Government has announced this morning that two new judges will be appointed to the two highest Scottish courts, the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary.

Her Majesty the Queen has appointed the two new Senators to the College of Justice on the recommendation of the First Minister.

Sheriff Paul Arthurson QC and Alan Summers QC will take up their appointments on a date to be agreed by the Lord President.

The judges will deal with Scotland’s most important criminal and civil cases.

 

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