Public appointment: Commissioner appointed to Scottish Law Commission

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety today announced the appointment of Roisin Higgins as Commissioner of the Scottish Law Commission.

 

Commissioner

Roisin Higgins was called to the Scottish Bar in 2000 and took Silk in 2015. Her primary practice in commercial, property and intellectual property law disputes has enabled her to develop a high level of legal, analytical, presentation and communication skills. She has also developed significant skills in team organisation and leadership as a result of many years leading large and complex litigations. Roisin has sat on a number of professional committees and panels, including at the Faculty of Advocates and the Law Society of Scotland, practising teamwork, transparency and accountability. She has significant experience in organising and speaking at conferences, both in Scotland and internationally, and is currently a tutor at the Law School at the University of Edinburgh. As an accredited mediator, Roisin is committed to using collaboration, where possible, to resolve disputes and to encouraging effective communication and negotiation with colleagues, business partners and stakeholders, with a focus on productive dialogue and cooperation,

 

Appointment

This appointment will be for 5 years and will run from 7 January 2026 to 6 January 2031.

This appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

 

Remuneration

This appointment is full-time and attracts a remuneration of £105,668 per annum.

 

Other ministerial appointments

Roisin Higgins does not hold any other public appointments.

 

Political activity

All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.  However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity within the last five years (if there is any to be declared) to be made public.   

Roisin Higgins has had no political activity within the last five years.

 

Background

The Scottish Law Commission was established under the Law Commissions Act 1965 for the purposes of promoting the reform of the law of Scotland, and reviewing the law with a view to its systematic development and modernisation.

Further details on the Scottish Law Commission can be found on their website.