Lord Renucci

Lord Renucci, also known as Ronaldo Renucci KC, is a prominent figure in the Scottish legal system, serving as a Senator of the College of Justice, a position he took up on June 17, 2024. Prior to this appointment, he had a distinguished career specializing in criminal law, having qualified as a solicitor in 1987 and called to the Scottish Bar in 2001. He took Silk in 2018 and was the President of the Faculty of Advocates Criminal Bar Association from 2018 to 2020.

As a judge, Lord Renucci has presided over various criminal cases and delivered sentencing statements. For example:

• HMA v Dylan Hood: In a case at the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Renucci imposed a four-year custodial term on Dylan Hood for causing serious injury by dangerous driving and other charges, including refusing to comply with drink and drug tests. Hood was also disqualified from driving for 14 years.
• David Brown Rape Case: Lord Renucci presided over the sentencing of David Brown, a taxi driver convicted of raping an 18-year-old woman in December 2023. Brown was sentenced to six years and nine months at the High Court in Stirling in May 2026. Lord Renucci described the incident as a "terrifying ordeal" for the victim, who was left in freezing temperatures after the assault.
• Alexander Hutcheon Abusive Behaviour Case: In July 2026, Lord Renucci deferred sentencing for Alexander Hutcheon, a lawyer who pleaded guilty to engaging in a course of abusive behavior spanning from June 2022 to January 2024. Lord Renucci continued Hutcheon's bail and stated he would consider a non-harassment order and whether the offenses merit placement on the sex offenders list.

There are no public criminal records or case details found that indicate Lord Renucci himself has been the subject of criminal charges or legal proceedings. The information available pertains to his professional capacity as a judge and his involvement in cases he has overseen.