Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service announces Lord Beckett as new Lord Justice Clerk

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The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has announced the appointment of Lord Beckett as the new Lord Justice Clerk, succeeding Lady Dorrian. Lord Beckett, an experienced judge with over 17 years on the bench, brings knowledge of criminal cases and a commitment to improving court processes. His appointment follows his recent elevation to the Inner House of the Court of Session in 2023. Lord Beckett's background includes work on sexual offence case management, jury directions, and trauma-informed judicial training. As Lord Beckett assumes this role, he is expected to play an important part in upcoming Scottish legal reforms and will chair the Scottish Sentencing Council.