1 Judges in the High Court
Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (1995 c 46) | Legislation

Part I Criminal Courts Jurisdiction and Powers

The High Court

1  Judges in the High Court

(1)     The Lord President of the Court of Session shall be the Lord Justice General and shall perform his duties as the presiding judge

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