A Bill to make provision about the role and functions of the Lord Advocate; and for connected purposes.
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The Lord Advocate Bill would clarify what the Lord Advocate does and how the office should operate. It would set out the main duties and powers of the Lord Advocate and make related provisions to support how the office works with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and the Scottish Government. The aim is to improve clarity and accountability in the Lord Advocate’s legal advice and prosecutorial functions.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 11 March under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
