The Rottweiler
The BBC reports that Richard Keen QC has been appointed as the new Advocate General for Scotland and regular readers will recall that Richard acted in the UK Supreme Court case involving South Lanarkshire Council.
Now I was present on that day and to use some decidedly non-judicial language, Richard tore South Lanarkshire's case up for 'arse paper' and the Labour-run Council was made to look completely foolish in front of the highest court in the land, after wasting a huge sum of taxpayers' money in defending the indefensible it has to be said.
So I take my hat off to 'The Rottweiller' because he's a class act and he did a fantastic job on behalf of thousands of low paid women workers.
He's a very pleasant and courteous chap in the flesh, so to speak, and I suspect he only bares his teeth in court.
One of Scotland's leading lawyers has been appointed as the UK government's most senior adviser on Scots law.
Richard Keen QC is stepping down from his position as chairman of the Scottish Conservative Party to become the new Advocate General for Scotland.
He was previously dean of the Faculty of Advocates.
Mr Keen said it would be a "great honour" to support the UK government at a "crucial point" as new legislation brings further devolution to Holyrood.
He said: "I am delighted to be appointed Advocate General for Scotland.
"It is a great honour to join the UK government and I look forward to working with my ministerial colleagues to support the work of the UK government in Scotland at this crucial point in our political and constitutional history."
Mr Keen is one of the most prominent figures in Scottish legal circles. He stood down from his role at the Faculty of Advocates to become the chairman of the Scottish Conservatives.
Scottish Secretary David Mundell said: "This is a key job for Scotland and Richard is exactly the right person to take it on.
"He is one of our most respected and experienced legal minds, and will have a central role in supporting the UK government in Scotland, not least as we work to strengthen devolution to the Scottish Parliament."
