05 January 2012
Lord Reed and Lord Justice Carnwath have been appointed as justices of the Supreme Court.
The appointments were made by Her Majesty The Queen at the advice of the prime minister and lord chancellor.
Lord Reed brings experience in Scots law and practice, as well as insights into the work of the European Court of Human Rights. Lord Justice Carnwath’s range of experience as a senior judge is complemented by his chairmanship of the Law Commission, his work reforming the tribunals system, and his service as the first senior president of tribunals.
