Scotland’s top two legal posts to be held by women for first time
Dorothy Bain QC
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SCOTLAND’S two top legal posts are set to be held by women for the first time.
Dorothy Bain QC, who secured the first murder conviction against serial killer Peter Tobin, is in line to become Scotland’s new Lord Advocate.
She will take over the role as head of the Crown Office and chief legal adviser to the Scottish government from James Wolffe QC, who is to step down.
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