Wednesday 1 June 2016 17:35, UK
Sheriff Principal Edward Bowen has been appointed by the SFA to chair the independent commission into the events following the Scottish Cup final.
Thousands of Hibernian fans swarmed on to the Hampden Park pitch after their side won 3-2 against Rangers with a late goal from skipper David Gray.
A number of Rangers players were attacked, with some of those requiring medical attention, while there were also clashes between rival fans after some Rangers supporters invaded the pitch.
The announcement of Bowen's appointment was made to the members of the Scottish FA at its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday morning.
Bowen will establish the commission immediately with the remit to provide a report into the security and risk management procedures deployed in regard to the pitch incursions at full-time.
The governing body voted through seven resolutions at the AGM - which allow the SFA to improve its measure of control in several areas - at a meeting attended by Scottish Parliament Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson.
SFA president Alan McRae said: "I would like to thank the members for voting through the seven resolutions put before them, which enables the Scottish FA to improve its procedures in a number of areas, reflecting modern corporate governance practices.
"I am delighted we have also appointed Sheriff Principal Bowen CBE QC and we look forward to seeing his report into the cup final in early course.
"Finally, I would like to thank the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson, for taking time to address our members in light of the events at the end of the cup final.
"The Scottish FA has an excellent working relationship with the government and we will continue our collective efforts to implement robust procedures to ensure no repeat of the unacceptable conduct at what should have been the showpiece occasion of the Scottish season."
Following the meeting, Matheson said the Scottish Government will get tough if the SFA is unable to deal with the issues.
Matheson said: "The scenes we saw at Hampden last week were appalling and the Scottish Government condemns in the strongest possible terms the disorder and violence which scarred the end of the game.
"But from those dreadful scenes there is an opportunity to address some of the negative long-standing issues in the game and I want football to be proactive and seize that opportunity.
"I hope football can rise to this challenge and finally address this issue, and the Scottish Government is ready to work together constructively on this. I am encouraged by the initial response, but let me be absolutely clear: the Scottish Government is prepared to act if Scottish football isn't. On that basis we will explore alternative options if no solution can be delivered by football.
"However, I genuinely hope that this is not needed and Scottish football takes control of its own destiny."
