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Alexander M. S. Green

Alexander M S Green M.Theol (Hons), LL.B, LL.M, M.Litt, MStJ FSA Scot is a Tribunal judge and the Procurator Fiscal to the Court of the Lord Lyon.[1][2] He was appointed to this position in July 2010.[3]

He was admitted as a Freeman to the Worshipful Company of Scriveners in July 2014 and a Liveryman in July 2015. He is a Burgess and Free Guild Member of the Burgh of Aberdeen.[4] He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. He was granted the Freedom of the City of London in January 2015 by virtue of being a Liveryman. He is a Member of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.

Education

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He attended Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy (formerly Dyson Perrins C.E. High School) and is a graduate of the University of St Andrews holding degrees in Theology and Scottish History and the University of Aberdeen, holding degrees in Scots law and Public International Law.

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He was a partner at CMS Cameron McKenna before establishing his own practice.[5] He is a solicitor admitted to practice in England & Wales and also in Scotland. He is a Notary Public in Scotland.

He is the President of the First Tier Tribunal (General Regulatory Chamber) for Scotland.[6] He sits as a judge in the Employment Tribunal and the First Tier Immigration and Asylum Chamber.[7]

Heraldry and football Clubs

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Since his appointment as Procurator Fiscal to the Lyon Court, he has occasionally had to deal with Scottish football clubs using heraldic badges, which has excited a considerable amount of debate as to the role of the Law of Arms in modern Scotland[8][9][10][11]

Arms

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Coat of arms of Alexander Green
 
Adopted
2004
Crest
A squirrel sejant holding in its paws a pear proper.
Escutcheon
Vert, on a fess Argent between in dexter chief a balance Or and a Sword Argent hilted and pommelled Or in saltire, sinister chief a harp Or stringed Argent and in base a triple tower Argent, a sprig of juniper proper.
Motto
SERVO VERITATEM ("I serve the truth")
Symbolism
The choice of Green is a canting of his name. The tower relates to connections with Aberdeen and service as a burgess of the city. The sword and scales of justice relate to his profession as a solicitor and notary public. The sprig of juniper represents his connection the Ross family. The chief of Clan Ross wears juniper in his bonnet. The harp refers to harmony and lyricism. The squirrel is a symbol of industry. The squirrel holds a pear in his paws and refer to the fact that Green was born in the city of Worcester. The coat of arms of the city of Worcester includes three black pears. The motto is "I serve the truth" also relates to his profession.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Lion Rampant bites back over badge". The Scotsman. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
  2. ^ "About Us". The Office of the Procurator Fiscal to the Court of the Lord Lyon. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Lyon Court Fiscal appointed". The Law Society of Scotland. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Aberdeen Burgesses | Burgesses of the Guild of the City of Aberdeen".
  5. ^ "Legal news: Appointment of Procurator Fiscal". Society of Writers to Her Majesty's Signet. 26 August 2010.
  6. ^ "Appointment of Tribunal President for the First-tier Tribunal, General Regulatory Chamber". Scottish Courts and Tribunals. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Alexander Green to provide a Tribunal Judge's Perspective on early conciliation at RGU" (Press release). Robert Gordon University. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  8. ^ "Scottish Club badges under threat". BBC. BBC. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  9. ^ "Football Clubs forced to scrap badges under ancient heraldry law". The Herald. The Herald. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  10. ^ "The protection of coats of arms by law is no more irrational the legally protecting brand names and trademarks". The Herald. The Herald. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  11. ^ "Badge of Honour for Formartine". Pitmedden News. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  12. ^ "Armorial - Members - Alexander GREEN". whitelionsociety.org.uk. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
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