Lord President

The Lord President is a senior official in the judiciary, particularly in Scotland, who oversees the country's courts and judges. This role typically involves leading the Court of Session, Scotland's highest civil court, and the High Court of Justiciary, which handles serious criminal cases. The Lord President ensures the effective functioning of the judiciary, promotes legal standards, and often plays a key role in legal reforms. Appointed by the monarch on the advice of the First Minister, the Lord President is usually an experienced judge with significant legal expertise.