Revamp 'will strengthen judiciary'

Sep 25 2008

Legislation to reform the court structure will strengthen the judiciary, justice secretary Kenny MacAskill has said.

The Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Bill proposes to give the country's leading judge, the Lord President, formal recognition as head of the Scottish judiciary, among a number of changes.

"This Bill provides a strong coherent structure for a modern judiciary and the effective management of our courts system," Mr MacAskill told MSPs.