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Case: P246/25

Petition of Margaret Keely for the exercise of the nobile officium

About this case

Case name

Petition of Margaret Keely for the exercise of the nobile officium

Case reference number

P246/25

Date of hearing

Thursday 7 August 2025

Time of hearing

10:30 until conclusion

Division

Second Division

Judges

  • Lord Justice Clerk
  • Lord Malcolm
  • Lord Matthews

Agents and Counsel

For the Petitioner (Ms Keely)

  • Agents: Sharon Collins Solicitors Ltd, Paisley
  • Counsel: Jonathan Deans

For the Respondents (The Ministers)

  • Agents: The Scottish Government Legal Directorate
  • Counsel: Alexander Sutherland