There is no 'potential' for conflict of interest; there absolutely is demonstrable conflict of interest.
BBC News - Controversial dual role of Scotland's top law officers to be reviewed
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Controversial dual role of Scotland's top law officers to be reviewed
A former judge will examine the responsibilities of the lord advocate and solicitor general, who are Scotland's chief prosecutors as well as Scottish government legal advisers.