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President of the Scottish Tribunals

The President of the Scottish Tribunals is a senior judge in Scotland who presides over the Scottish tribunal system. They are appointed by the Lord President of the Court of Session, who delegates his function as head of the Scottish tribunals to them.

The President of Scottish Tribunals is always a senior Senator of the College of Justice, and may continue to sit in the Court of Session and High Court of Justiciary during their tenure. The current President of Scottish Tribunals is Lady Wise.

History

The role was established by the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014.

Officeholders

There have been three Presidents of Scottish Tribunals since the role's establishment:

  • 2014 - Lady Smith
  • 2020 - Lord Woolman
  • 2023 - Lady Wise

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