Awards & Recognitions
Baroness Patricia Scotland has been honored with numerous prestigious rewards and recognitions throughout her career, highlighting her exceptional contributions to law, politics, and international diplomacy.
Appointed as Queen's Counsel
In 1991, Baroness Scotland was appointed as a Queen's Counsel, an eminent designation recognizing her expertise and excellence in the legal profession.
Life Peerage
In 1997, she was elevated to the House of Lords, becoming the youngest woman to be appointed a life peer. This honor bestowed upon her the title of Baroness Scotland of Asthal.
Privy Counsellor
Baroness Scotland was appointed to the Privy Council in 1999, recognizing her significant contributions to public life and her advisory role to the British monarch.
Golden Jubilee Award for Outstanding Achievement
In 2002, Baroness Scotland was honored with the Golden Jubilee Award for Outstanding Achievement in recognition of her exceptional legal career and public service.
Appointment as UK's Attorney General
In 2007, she was appointed the UK's Attorney General, becoming the first woman to hold the prestigious position.
Order of St. Michael and St. George
In 2021, Baroness Scotland was appointed a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (GCMG).
Peer of the Year
Parliamentarian of the Year
BBC's 100 women
She was voted Peer of the Year by Channel 4.
Parliamentarian of the Year by the Spectator and Political Studies Association.
She was listed in BBC's 100 Women in 2015.