Question reference: S6W-25216
- Asked by: Russell Findlay, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 5 February 2024
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Current status: Answered by Angela Constance on 26 February 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to conduct a review into the dual role of the Lord Advocate.
Answer
The Scotland Act emphasises the Law Officers' independence from any other person as they undertake their prosecutorial and investigation of deaths functions, a principle they uphold in everything they do in an objective and professional manner.
The Scottish Government has commissioned expert research into the functions of the Law Officers which will be considered when determining next steps.
This research will ensure a detailed baseline understanding of the many distinct roles and functions of the Law Officers and will provide information on how the functions of Law Officers operate in other countries.