Appointment of King's Counsel in Scotland 2025

Conclusion

I have examined all the applications for King’s Counsel and the related documents and discussed the process and its outcome with the Lord Justice General. I am satisfied that the arrangements are fair and thorough and that the nominations being made to the First Minister are based on merit.

I am grateful to the Lord Justice General’s private office for their courtesy and support throughout my review and to the Lord Justice General for his time meeting me to discuss the process.

Keith Connal

15 July 2025