Sheriff resigns over drink-driving charge

A SHERIFF has stood down after it emerged he has been charged with drink driving.

By The Newsroom

Published 14th Oct 2010, 18:38 BST

Updated 14th Oct 2010, 23:23 BST

Robert Anthony QC, who presided in Glasgow Sheriff Court, was charged by police in Livingston on 30 September. He will now appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on 22 October.

A Judicial Office spokeswoman said: "Robert Anthony QC was charged under section five of the Road Traffic Act 1988. He has resigned with immediate effect."

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