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Incumbent since August 2020Pam McFarlane | |
| Member of | Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service |
| Appointer | Lord President of the Court of Session |
| Formation | 1532; 493 years ago (1532) |
| Deputy | Deputy Principal Clerk of Session Deputy Principal Clerk of Justiciary |
| Website | Director and Principal Clerk of Session and Justiciary |
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ThePrincipal Clerk of Session and Justiciary is theclerk of court responsible for the administration of theSupreme Courts of Scotland and their associated staff.[1] TheKeeper of the Signet grants a commission to the Principal Clerk of Session to allowHis Majesty's Signet to be used.
Gillian Prentice was the first woman to hold the post.[citation needed] The Principal Clerk as of February 2024[update] is Yvonne Taylor.[2]
The modern office unites the originally separate offices ofPrincipal Clerk of Session (of theCourt of Session) andPrincipal Clerk of Justiciary (of theHigh Court of Justiciary).
TheCrown Agent takes directions from the Principal Clerk of Justiciary when arranging sittings of the High Court of Justiciary.[citation needed]
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The Supreme Courts are made up of: the Court of Session, the High Court of Justiciary and the Accountant of Court's Office. The Principal Clerk of Session and Justiciary is responsible for the administration of these areas
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