Dame Elish Angiolini appointed chair of ICAS Discipline Board

ICAS has announced that Dame Elish Angiolini DBE QC has been appointed chair of its Discipline Board.

As one of Scotland’s most senior lawyers, Dame Elish held the role of Lord Advocate from 2006 until 2011, having previously been Solicitor General for Scotland from 2001 until 2006.

In September 2012, Dame Elish became principal of St. Hugh’s College, Oxford; she is also a visiting professor of law at Strathclyde University.

The Discipline Board is the executive board established by council for setting policy and procedure relating to the disciplinary functions of ICAS, including the framework for ICAS discipline and appeal tribunals, and the publicity of decisions.

Dame Elish succeeds Sheriff Principal James Taylor, who recently stood down as chair of the Discipline Board and Discipline Panel, after many years’ service to ICAS and the accountancy profession in Scotland.

Dame Elish said: “ICAS is an exemplary educator, examiner, regulator and thought leader.

“I look forward to contributing to the success of another renowned educational establishment, and supporting the important work carried out by the members of the Discipline Panel, the Appeal Panel and the Independent Examiner.”

ICAS chief executive, Anton Colella added: “Discipline is one of the pillars by which ICAS serves its members and the wider public.

“Sheriff Principal Taylor has left a strong legacy. He has made a substantial contribution to the disciplinary work of ICAS, and to upholding the standards of our profession.

“The appointment of Dame Elish as chair of the Discipline Board ensures ICAS has the strongest legal expertise overseeing our disciplinary arrangements.”