Tobin Prosecutor Is New Lord Advocate

Both Scotland’s top law posts set to be filled by women for the first time

- Laura Paterson

The QC who secured the first murder conviction for Peter Tobin is to be named Scotland’s top law officer.

Dorothy Bain will become the new Lord Advocate, taking over as head of the Crown Office and chief legal adviser to the Scottish Government from James Wolffe QC, who announced last month that he was stepping down.

Meanwhile, Ruth Charteris QC is set to take the second most senior role in Scotland’s prosecution service as Solicitor General, replacing Alison Di Rollo QC, who also announced her resignation last month.