David Mackie - Convenor

David was in private practice as a solicitor then Advocate before his appointment as a Sheriff. For fifteen years he was the resident Sheriff in Alloa. Through his work as a Sheriff and with charities supporting disadvantaged and marginalised young people in Scotland, Malawi and Nepal he developed a strong belief in the power of redemption and a compassionate approach to sentencing. He has an interest in restorative justice as a means of addressing the needs of victims of crime. Now retired he continues to support a number of charities, does a little teaching and continues to serve part time as a Sheriff.