Overview
Appointment of a Lay Member to the Board of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission
The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC) is a non-departmental public body funded by the Scottish Government and is accountable to the Scottish Parliament for those public funds. The Commission was established by Section 19A of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (as amended). The Commission’s review of cases is completely independent of Parliament, the Scottish Government, the Crown and the defence.
The Commission’s role is to review and investigate cases where it is alleged that a miscarriage of justice may have occurred in relation to conviction, sentence or both, where the conviction and sentence were imposed by a Scottish Court.
The Commission has power to refer cases to the High Court for determination, subject to any directions the High Court may make.
For further information about the work of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission please follow this link: https://www.sccrc.co.uk/.
Skills/Experience Required
ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
We particularly welcome applications from women, LGBT+ people, young people (under 50), disabled people, those from minority ethnic communities and people with a range of socio-economic backgrounds.
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of the following:
Analysis and decision making- Constructive and supportive challenge
- Governance
- Relevant knowledge and understanding of the Scottish Criminal Justice System
- Communication and influencing
Remuneration and time commitment
Remuneration is £254 per day up to a maximum total fee of £12,192 per financial year, for a time commitment around 3 days per month. Reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed. This appointment is non-pensionable.
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Download the applicants pack
Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission - Member - Applicant Information Pack.
- Click on the blue button that says ‘apply for this job online’link at the top right-hand side of this advert.
- Complete the information required on the website which requires contact details, monitoring information and the declaration of interest.
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Download and complete this application form (word document)
Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission - Member - Application Form.
- Return the completed application form to: PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scotby 17:00 on 19 June 2023.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the appointments process or if you require further support with your application, please contact the Public Appointments Team on 0300 244 1898 or email at PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot.
FURTHER INFORMATION
FAQ’s about the application process is here: Public Appointments - Frequently Asked Questions.- Guidance to support applicants for public appointments is here: Public appointments - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Appointed on merit; committed to diversity and equality.
This appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.
