To ask the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body when the Victims and Witnesses Commissioner for Scotland will be appointed.

The Victims and Witnesses Commissioner for Scotland will be an independent SPCB supported officeholder. Recruitment will be undertaken by a cross-party selection panel. The successful candidate will be appointed by His Majesty, on the nomination of the Scottish Parliament. This will be a high-profile public appointment. The selection panel will have an important role to play in ensuring that a high calibre candidate is appointed and we therefore need the interview process to be thorough and robust. The Presiding Officer has appointed the cross-party panel and the role is expected to be advertised in September 2026. If a successful candidate is identified as part of this recruitment exercise it is hoped they will be appointed by the end of the year.