Explanatory Notes

Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007

2007 asp 6

22 February 2007

Introduction

Part 5 – Inspection of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Section 78: Appointment of Inspector

427.This section provides for the appointment of Her Majesty’s Inspector of Prosecution in Scotland by the Lord Advocate and makes provision for the length of appointment and associated matters. Subsection (5) allows the Inspector to authorise any person to exercise any functions of the Inspector.