Patrick Layden QC will be appointed as Commissioner to the Scottish Law Commission, with effect from September 1, 2008. Mr Layden replaces Professor Gerry Maher, whose appointment ends on August 31, 2008.

Also, we hear news from Milne Media that one Doreen Graham of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is to be appointed as Head of Communications with the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.

Perhaps her press releases will be drafted with a view to preventing cruelty to “legal eagles”?