Lord Advocate

noun

(in Scotland) the chief law officer of the Crown: he acts as public prosecutor and is in charge of the administration of criminal justice

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Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC launched the move against Sodexo Ltd and NHS Lothian for their alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis.

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The lord advocate said she understood the "tragic loss" felt by the family.

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In January, Mr Nouzille contacted Scotland's chief law officer, the Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain, to inform her of the book's allegations.

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Her family said they were "over the moon" at the move, which was confirmed during a meeting with Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC.

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Former patient Jules Rose, who has become a leading campaigner for victims, met with the Lord Advocate on Monday to discuss the long-running police probe.

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