Lord Justice-Clerk (Scotland)
In the Scottish judiciary the Lord Justice-Clerk is the deputy of the Lord Justice-General. On taking his seat on the Bench he receives a title, but is always described by his Office. The Lord Justice Clerk is a privy counsellor and may be a peer.
How to Address the Lord Justice-Clerk
The recommended social form of address is:
Beginning of letter | Dear Lord Justice-Clerk |
End of letter | Yours sincerely |
Envelope | The Rt Hon the Lord Justice-Clerk (if a Privy Counsellor, otherwise The Hon the Lord Justice-Clerk) |
Verbal communication | Lord Justice-Clerk |