John Beckett, Lord Beckett is a Scottish lawyer who was appointed as Lord Justice Clerk on 4 February 2025 having served as a Senator of the College of Justice, a judge of the Court of …

Jan 31, 2025 · His Majesty the King has appointed the Right Honourable Lord Beckett as Lord Justice Clerk. The announcement was made by First Minister John Swinney today. Lady …

Feb 4, 2025 · Lord Beckett has presided over some of Scotland’s most high profile criminal cases in recent years. He was appointed a temporary judge in 2008 and then a judge of the Supreme …

Jan 31, 2025 · His Majesty the King has appointed the Right Honourable Lord Beckett as Lord Justice Clerk. The announcement was made by First Minister John Swinney today. Lady …

Jan 31, 2025 · Lord Beckett has been appointed Scotland’s new Lord Justice Clerk by the King, and will also hold the office of president of the Second Division of the Inner House of the Court …

Lord Beckett was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Courts in May 2016 after serving as a temporary judge from 2008 in the High Court and the Court of Session. He was elevated to the …

Feb 4, 2025 · The Rt. Hon Lord Beckett has succeeded the Rt. Hon Lady Dorrian as Scotland’s second most senior judge. As Lord Justice Clerk, he will also hold the office of President of the …

Feb 4, 2025 · First Minister John Swinney announced on Friday, 31 January, that His Majesty the King had appointed Lord Beckett to succeed the Rt. Hon Lady Dorrian as Scotland’s second …

Feb 3, 2025 · Lord Beckett is to succeed Lady Dorrian as lord justice clerk. In his new role he will also hold the office of president of the Second Division of the Inner House and chair of the …

Jan 31, 2025 · Lord Beckett will succeed Lady Dorrian as Scotland’s second most senior judge after she retires on Monday February 3. A former Solicitor General, Lord Beckett was …