Gor­don Jack­son KC

Mr Jackson has, however, been given permission to appeal the decision of a Faculty of Advocates committee.

Former first minister Alex Salmond was acquitted of various charges at the High Court in 2020.

Footage emerged at the time of Mr Jackson naming a complainer while he was on a train. He said of one accuser: “We thought that eventually people might think she’s a flake and not like her. All I need to do is put a smell on her.”

The Faculty’s Complaints Committee said his behaviour had been “reprehensible”, adding: “We are satisfied this constitutes professional misconduct.”

Mr Jackson said: “I’ve no comment at all.”

Conservative MSP Annie Wells said: “Gordon Jackson’s comments were completely unacceptable for someone in such a senior position. There needs to be an urgent explanation as to why this investigation could now take years to fully conclude, given the snail’s pace progress so far.”

Green MSP Maggie Chapman said: “It is totally inappropriate for anyone to name complainants [sic] in a public setting. These kinds of allegations and events can only add to a chilling effect that deters people from coming forward.”

A Faculty spokesperson said: “The process remains ongoing, therefore it would not be appropriate for the Faculty to comment on this matter, beyond confirming that a right of appeal exists.”