Commenting on the announcement that the Rt. Hon Lady Dorrian QC is to be Scotland’s new Lord Justice Clerk, Christine McLintock, President of the Law Society of Scotland said:
“I’d like to offer my warm congratulations to Lady Dorrian on her appointment. As one of our most senior and highly regarded judges with a wealth of experience in criminal law, she has already made a substantial contribution to Scotland’s justice system.
“The appointment of the first female Lord Justice Clerk is a significant step forward for equality and diversity within the judiciary, a wonderful role model for women in the legal profession.
“We look forward to working more closely with Lady Dorrian in the future.”
