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A consultation on the unification, appointment, removal and management of Scotland's Judiciary
ISBN 0 7559 4910 2
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Contents

Ministerial Foreword
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The Independence of the Judiciary
Chapter 3 The Lord President
Chapter 4 Judges' Council
Chapter 5 Administrative responsibilities for judges of the Court of Session
Chapter 6 Judicial Appointments
Chapter 7 Removal from Office
Chapter 8 Discipline
Chapter 9 Re-employing retired judges and sheriffs
Chapter 10 Lord Justice Clerk to fulfil duties of Lord President in certain circumstances
Chapter 11 The office of temporary judge
Chapter 12 Eligibility for appointment to the office of judge of the Court of Session
Summary of Questions
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