Colin Sutherland
Scottish lawyer, Lord Carloway
Born
May 20th, 1954
71 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Scotland
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A prominent Scottish lawyer and judge, served as the Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland. Held the position of Lord Carloway since 2015, overseeing significant legal cases and contributing to the development of Scottish law. Presided over landmark rulings and was involved in key judicial reforms. Worked as an advocate and held various roles in the Scottish legal system prior to becoming a judge, influencing judicial practices.
Served as Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland
Oversaw significant legal cases
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