Ruth Charteris KC named as Scotland's next top law officer (opens original article in a new tab)

Ruth Charteris KC has been named as Scotland's next top law officer, set to replace Dorothy Bain as lord advocate and lead the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. Brian Gill KC will become the new solicitor general. The dual role of the lord advocate remains unchanged despite ongoing controversy.

• Ruth Charteris KC is named as Scotland's next lord advocate to replace Dorothy Bain
• Charteris will lead the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and act as chief legal adviser to the Scottish government
• Brian Gill KC will succeed Charteris as solicitor general
• The dual role of lord advocate and government member remains unchanged despite controversy