Written Question · S2W-16778 · Session 2
What regular contact and communication is maintained by members of the Judicial Appointments Board with existing members of the judiciary i…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what regular contact and communication is maintained by members of the Judicial Appointments Board with existing members of the judiciary in Scotland.
The answer
Three members of the board aremembers of the judiciary in Scotland. Three other members meet very regularly with existingmembers of the judiciary as part of their professional lives. After receiving theboard’s recommendations, the First Minister consults with the Lord President of the Court of Session – Scotland’s senior judge – before making recommendations for appointmentto her Majesty the Queen.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-16778 by reference.