Tag: Crown Office

Feb 2021. The Salmond Inquiry Part 2

Scottish Parliament handout photo of John Somers Principle Private Secretary to the First Minister gives evidence to a Scottish Parliament Harassment committee, at Holyrood in Edinburgh, examining the handling of harassment allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday December 1, 2020. See PA story POLITICS Salmond. Photo credit should read: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

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. 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