The Adjudicator

Who is the Adjudicator and what is their role?

The current Adjudicator is Vicky Crichton, appointed by Scottish Ministers on 30 September 2023. 

The Adjudicator is appointed, in terms of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c.42) section 3, to:

• adjudicate in any case where exemption from political restriction imposed on a post by virtue of LGHA 1989 section 2(2) is sought;
• give directions to a local authority requiring it to include a post in the list of politically restricted posts kept by the authority; and
• give general advice to local authorities on the application of LGHA 1989 section 2(3).