3 d. ago Scots tsar takes SNP to court amid claims of ‘secrecy’ over Alex Salmond probe files

SCOTLAND’S information tsar is taking the SNP government to court amid claims of “secrecy” over Alex Salmond probe files. David Hamilton took the unprecedented step after ministers missed a series of freedom of information deadlines — the latest on Thursday. It relates to a request regarding an inquiry which led to Nicola Sturgeon being cleared...

Events

3 d. ago Legal action begins against SNP government for failing to release 'Salmond files'

The SNP government has missed yet another deadline to release information into a probe around Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond.

Politics

3 d. ago SNP Government taken to court after missing two deadlines to release Alex Salmond files

John Swinney's Government faces an embarrassing day in court after missing two deadlines to release information.

Events

7 d. ago John Swinney blasted for spending public money to block publication of Alex Salmond files

Anas Sarwar said his party would release files relating to a probe over whether Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code.

Economics

1 week ago SNP ministers warned they face contempt of court over failure to release secret Sturgeon files

The Scottish Government missed the deadline to release the files

Events

1 week ago Deposit return scheme case against SNP government thrown out by court amid 'wishful thinking'

Scotland’s deposit return scheme has been paused by ministers

Politics