Advocate General for Scotland


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Advocate General for Scotland

the UK law officer who advises the UK government in relation to Scots law. The Advocate General may intervene in court proceedings dealing with a devolution issue or refer a Scottish bill considered to be outside the Scottish Parliament's competence to the PRiPRIVY COUNCIL.
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On November 24 last year at Stirling Sheriff Court, a petition was lodged by the Advocate General for Scotland, on behalf of HM Revenue and Customs, asking that the company be wound up by the Court and a liquidator appointed.
Gutted staff were like lambs to the slaughter; DEVASTATED DS employees had no idea firm was in liquidation
The Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Keen of Elie QC represented the UK Government in two UKSC hearings in Edinburgh this week.
United Kingdom : Advocate General appears in first sitting of UK Supreme Court in Scotland
Potential members of Sturgeon's advisory committee include former Labour first minister McConnell and Lib Dem deputy first minister Wallace, who was also advocate general for Scotland.
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Following his departure at the end of March, Lord Keen of Elie will act as a Lords spokesman for the Home Office in addition to his other responsibilities as Advocate General for Scotland, said Downing Street in a statement.
Ex-MP quits Government for solo trek
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond and Lord Wallace, Advocate General for Scotland, joined families of those killed and members of the community to lay wreaths at Dryfesdale cemetery in Lockerbie.
Lockerbie: Libya, US and UK to co-operate
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond and Lord Wallace, Advocate General for Scotland, were among those who took part in the memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony at Dryfesdale Cemetery.
INQUIRY VOW ON LOCKERBIE BOMBING 25TH
The Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Wallace, will use a speech to warn that the document "deals with matters which are speculative and not within the capacity of the Scottish Government to deliver".
Indy pension fears; Yes vote could put savings at risk for tens of thousands of Scots, say funds YOU DECIDE CLASH OVER PENSIONS
In his letter to Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Wallace, the Business Secretary said there was 'considerable public concern' about the actions of the lender's leadership, which left RBS needing a PS45.
Cable is criticised on RBS
He suggested Lord Wallace, the Advocate General for Scotland, could equally monitor Welsh law-making from Westminster.
We don't need MPs any more; Elis-Thomas calls for Welsh office to be axed
And he landed himself in double trouble by leaving the chamber before Advocate General for Scotland Lynda Clarke had finished answering questions.
DARLING BLUNDER IS STRUCK FROM RECORD; Fury at Parly chiefs
Disputes under the major UK Government services contract can now be resolved in Scotland, the Advocate General for Scotland Lord Keen of Elie QC announced today.
United Kingdom : Advocate General Agrees Deal With Cabinet Office
Advocate General for Scotland Jim Wallace spoke out days after Police Scotland were forced to reverse their decision to put armed officers on the beat.
ONE FORCE. MANY DOUBTS; ADVOCATE GENERAL SAYS SINGLE FORCE ARE NO LONGER ACCOUNTABLE Law officer fears police chief has too much power

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