The Lords of Session
The Lords of Session
In this chapter the judges in the Court of Session are considered as a group. The process of appointment is outlined, as is the important role played by the president of the court. Attention is given to the backgrounds of the judges, who were drawn from across the country, and the make-up of the court. The effectiveness of the court, given its personnel, is considered.
Keywords: Lords of session, Lord President, Advocates, Litigation, Corruption, Precedence, Retirement
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