Lord Advocate

noun

1. (in Scotland) the chief law officer of the Crown: he acts as public prosecutor and is in charge of the administration of criminal justice

Example Sentences

The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC asked for the change after two sexual offence trials last year ended in acquittals.

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The Lord Advocate said the decision continued an "evolution towards development of a progressive and humane justice system".

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The Lord Advocate has often spoken of her desire to improve the legal system for victims of sexual crime.

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Nine judges considered the Lord Advocate's request because the decision in the 1930s had been made by seven of their predecessors.

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And former lord advocate James Wolffe KC has expressed his "deep regret" that it cost the confidence of the family.

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