The First Minister’s assurance at the outset that her government would do all they could to assist the inquiry has proved to be an empty promise. The all-too-obvious truth is that her government has made Herculean efforts to frustrate it at every turn. To most lawyers, of course, the most absurd aspect has been the claim… Continue reading Feb 2021. The Salmond Inquiry Part 4
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Feb 2021. The Salmond Inquiry Part 3
In Glasgow Sheriff Court many of the witnesses would have been locked up for prevarication at best. Some might be facing perjury prosecutions. The fact that people in very senior positions are advancing at best amnesia and at worst idiocy as explanations for questionable aspects of their evidence makes one wonder if we have in Scotland… Continue reading Feb 2021. The Salmond Inquiry Part 3
Feb 2021. The Salmond Inquiry Part 2
There never has been a clearer case made out for the utility of law and lawyers than the so-called Salmond Inquiry in the Scottish Parliament. The ‘Committee on the Scottish government handling of harassment complaints’ to give it its correct title, has thus far failed to unearth the truth about the machinations within the Scottish… Continue reading Feb 2021. The Salmond Inquiry Part 2
Feb 2021. The Salmond Inquiry Part 1
A woman who made sexual assault allegations against Alex Salmond has claimed the Holyrood inquiry into the saga has been more traumatic for her in many ways than the trial was. The woman was one of nine who gave evidence against the former first minister at the High Court last year. Mr Salmond was cleared… Continue reading Feb 2021. The Salmond Inquiry Part 1
Feb 2021. Murrell at the Salmond Inquiry
Peter Murrell’s second appearance before the Alex Salmond inquiry failed to impress some committee members, with the Crown Office being asked to investigate his sworn testimony for possible perjury. Some MSPs described his performance as “shifty” and a “masterclass in evasion”. Body language expert Adrianne Carter, a specialist in facial expressions, emotions and behaviour, said… Continue reading Feb 2021. Murrell at the Salmond Inquiry
Jan 2021. Will Alex Salmond Appear at the Inquiry
Alex Salmond has accused Nicola Sturgeon of misleading parliament, calling evidence she gave to an inquiry into the handling of sexual harassment claims against him “simply untrue”. Mr Salmond’s comments emerged in a written submission to a separate investigation into whether the first minister breached the ministerial code. The submission has been shared with the… Continue reading Jan 2021. Will Alex Salmond Appear at the Inquiry
Jan 2021. The Sturgeon Salmond Inquiry
There never has been a clearer case made out for the utility of law and lawyers than the so-called Salmond Inquiry in the Scottish Parliament. The “Committee on the Scottish government handling of harassment complaints” to give it its correct title, has thus far failed to unearth the truth about the machinations within the Scottish… Continue reading Jan 2021. The Sturgeon Salmond Inquiry
Jan 2021. Alex Salmond and the Inquiry
The Holyrood probe into the handling of complaints about Alex Salmond has taken steps to compel the Crown Office to hand over key documents. MSPs on the inquiry committee have invoked special powers which can force the release of correspondence. It comes as Mr Salmond was told that if he wants to give spoken evidence… Continue reading Jan 2021. Alex Salmond and the Inquiry
Mar 2020. The Alex Salmond Trial Day 1
March 2020. Former First Minister Alex Salmond has gone on trial accused of a string of sexual assaults and attempted rape. The trial, in front of Lady Dorrian, began at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday. The 15-strong jury, comprised of nine women and six men, heard evidence from an alleged victim – who… Continue reading Mar 2020. The Alex Salmond Trial Day 1