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Leeona Dorrian, Lady Dorrian
Scottish advocate and judge / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leeona June Dorrian, Lady Dorrian PC, KC (born 16 June 1957) is a Scottish advocate and judge who has served as the Lord Justice Clerk since 2016. She is the first woman to hold the position. She has been a Senator of the College of Justice since 2005, having served as a temporary judge for three years prior.
Quick Facts Lord Justice Clerk, Appointed by ...
Lady Dorrian | |
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![]() Dorrian before the Scottish Parliament, 2018 | |
Lord Justice Clerk | |
Assumed office 13 April 2016 | |
Appointed by | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Lord Carloway |
Senator of the College of Justice | |
Assumed office 2005 | |
Nominated by | Jack McConnell As First Minister |
Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
Personal details | |
Born | Leeona June Dorrian (1957-06-16) 16 June 1957 (age 67) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
Occupation | Judge |
Profession | Advocate |
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In June 2024, Lady Dorrian announced she would retire from judicial office on 3 February 2025.[1]