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An independent review will examine whether the Lord Advocate’s dual role as the Scottish Government’s principal legal adviser and head of Scotland’s prosecution service remains appropriate. First Minister John Swinney said the review, led by former Lord Advocate Lord Boyd of Duncansby, will consider the advantages and disadvantages of current arrangements and alternative models, including the role of the solicitor general. Swinney stressed that no conclusions had been reached and retaining the existing system remains an option. The announcement follows a Scottish Government report published six months ago which described current arrangements as appropriate, but Swinney said it did not address detailed questions about future reform. The review will begin in early 2027 and report later that year, with recommendations expected to safeguard prosecutorial independence, accountability and public confidence.
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