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Ruth Charteris KC named as Scotland's next top law officer

Ruth Charteris KC named as Scotland's next top law officer
BBC Scotland Tuesday 16 June 2026, 14:10 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Charteris will replace Dorothy Bain KC as lead of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and chief legal adviser to the Scottish government.

Charteris will replace Dorothy Bain KC as lead of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and chief legal adviser to the Scottish government.
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