95 Appointment and removal of judges
Scotland Act 1998 (1998 c 46) | Legislation

95  Appointment and removal of judges

(1)     It shall continue to be for the Prime Minister to recommend to Her Majesty the appointment of a person as Lord President of the Court of Session or Lord Justice Clerk.

(2)     The Prime Minister shall not recommend to Her Majesty the appointment of any person who has not been nominated by the First Minister for such appointment.

(3)     Before nominating persons for such appointment the First Minister shall consult the Lord President and the Lord Justice Clerk (unless, in either case, the office is vacant).

(4)     It is for the First Minister, after consulting the Lord President, to recommend to Her Majesty the appointment of a person as—

(a)     a

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