First Minister Nicola has said there is a case for reforming the role of Scotland's top law officer as James Wolffe QC (right) is to stand down from the position
NICOLA Sturgeon has said that care must be taken in reforming the dual role of the Lord Advocate as she accepted there is a case for updating the position.
Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC is set to stand down from the role that he was appointed to in 2016, prompting calls for the dual nature of the position to be ended.
The position currently sees a senior lawyer both heading up Scotland’s prosecution service and also advising ministers on legal manners, sitting in the cabinet as part of this.