Chris Jones

Mr Jones will commence in the role in mid-September and will be unable to accept instructions during his time as advocate depute.

Kiera Johnston, senior clerk at Themis Advocates, said: “Themis Advocates and the clerking team send a huge congratulations to Chris and we wish him all the best on his appointment.”

Advocate deputes, appointed by the Lord Advocate, make decisions in serious cases and also advise procurators fiscal on complex or sensitive issues.