Suspension of part-time sheriff Peter Watson lifted

Following the extrajudicial settlement of the Heather Capital action in which part-time sheriff Peter Watson was named as one of the defenders, the Lord President, Lord Carloway has lifted the suspension imposed upon him in terms of section 34 of the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008.

Sheriff Watson will resume part-time judicial duties with effect from 12 July 2018.

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