Kenny MacAskill

Kenny MacAskill is a Scottish politician and member of the Scottish National Party (SNP). He served as the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East and was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Lothians. MacAskill is best known for his role as Scotland's Justice Secretary from 2007 to 2014, where he notably made the controversial decision to release the Lockerbie bomber on compassionate grounds. A solicitor by profession, he has focused on issues such as justice reform, civil liberties, and social justice throughout his political career, contributing to discussions on Scotland's governance and independence.