Lord Arthurson | |
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Senator of the College of Justice | |
Assumed office 2017 | |
Nominated by | Nicola Sturgeon As First Minister |
Appointed by | Elizabeth II |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 December 1964 |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh,Oxford |
Profession | Advocate |
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