Composition
The Commission consists of 5 Commissioners appointed by the Scottish Ministers. One of the Commissioners is the Chairman who by convention is a Senator of the College of Justice. The other Commissioners are drawn from those holding judicial office, advocates, solicitors or university law teachers. Commissioners are appointed for a maximum term of 5 years with the possibility of re-appointment. The current commissioners, as of 1 December 2011, are as follows:
- The Hon. Lord Drummond Young (Chairman)
- Laura Dunlop QC
- Patrick Layden QC TD
- Professor Hector MacQueen
- Dr Andrew Steven
The Commissioners are supported by the Chief Executive of the Commission, Mr Malcolm McMillan, and by both legal and non-legal staff. All permanent staff are seconded from the Scottish Government.
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