Lord President of the Court of Session

Lord President of the Court of Session
Scotland's senior civil judge. The Lord President chairs the first division of the Inner House, the appellate division of the Court of Session. He also holds the office of Lord Justice General. He carries a heavy administrative burden, regulating many aspects of civil court business.

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