Lord Pentland, a Supreme Court judge, becomes Scotland's new Lord President, succeeding Lord Carloway.
Lord Pentland has been appointed as Scotland's new Lord President, succeeding Lord Carloway who is retiring. Pentland, a Supreme Court judge since 2008, has overseen many high-profile cases. The First Minister, John Swinney, praised Pentland's contributions to the legal system, while Carloway welcomed the appointment, expecting a smooth transition. The swearing-in ceremony is set for February 3.
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