Further to the answer to question S2W-972 by Cathy Jamieson on 5 June 2003, by what process members of the Judicial Appointments Board are …

Answered Asked by Michael Matheson SNP Lodged 4 Jul 2003

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-972 by Cathy Jamieson on 5 June 2003, by what process members of the Judicial Appointments Board are appointed and who appoints them.

The answer

Answered by Hugh Henry on 29 Jul 2003 · 25 days after it was lodged, on time

The lay members of the board were appointed after public advertisement and interview. Three of the five legal members were also interviewed. The High Court judge was nominated by the Lord President. The Sheriff Principal was nominated by the convener of the Sheriffs principal group. In all cases the First Minister made the appointments.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-01360 by reference.