Elish Angiolini
Scottish lawyer and Solicitor General
Born
June 24th, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Scotland
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A prominent figure in the Scottish legal system, served as Solicitor General for Scotland and later became the first woman to hold the position of Lord Advocate. Contributed to various legal reforms and worked on issues related to criminal justice and public law. Worked as a partner at a leading law firm before entering public service. Engaged in multiple initiatives aimed at improving legal processes and access to justice.
Served as the first female Lord Advocate in Scotland
Held the position of Solicitor General for Scotland
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