Aberdeen sheriff Jack Brown to face second tribunal over sexual misconduct allegation

The Scottish government has confirmed a fresh tribunal will be convened to look at the actions of Sheriff Jack Brown towards a lawyer known as X, following inquiries by The Courier.

Michael Marra MSP had last week sought clarity from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon but the government failed to answer him until the newspaper ran a story.

The Courier asked: “When will the report go up before parliament?”

The government replied: “Once the tribunal have made their decision, ministers will lay the tribunal’s report before the Scottish Parliament in line with duties set out in the Court Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.”

The Courier then asked: “Does this mean there could be another tribunal off the back of this?”

The government’s response was: “Following the outcome of the judicial review, a new tribunal has been convened by the first minister.

“Until the tribunal’s report is laid before the Scottish Parliament, it would not be appropriate to comment on an ongoing judicial fitness for office tribunal.”

Mr Marra said: “This decision has sat on the first minister’s desk for many months now leaving all parties in limbo and risking public confidence in our courts. That is completely unacceptable.”