FORMER first minister Alex Salmond's widow is pausing a compensation claim against the Scottish Government over its handling of an investigation into sexual harassment allegations levelled against him.
In August, Moira Salmond, 88, appointed a team of lawyers to restart Salmond's case against the Government he once led.
At the time of his death, Salmond was pursuing legal action through the Court of Session and Police Scotland following his acquittal of charges of sexual assault at the High Court in Edinburgh in 2020.
The action related to a flawed Scottish Government investigation into the complaints levelled against him.
In August, prior to his heart attack in October, Salmond's lawyer Gordon Dangerfield told the Court of Session that Salmond was seeking "significant damages" and compensation for loss of earnings that could stretch into the millions.
Moira's compensation claim was said to be driven by comments made in Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir, Frankly.
However, The Herald now reports the case has been paused.
A spokesman for the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service told the paper on Tuesday evening the case had been put on hold, with a new hearing set to take place in mid January.
He said: "On September 11 the court allowed more time for parties to adjust their pleadings. This is until January 21, 2026 so no further procedure or hearings will be scheduled until after this."
Commenting, Alba Party leader Kenny MacAskill said: “Like many I seek justice for Alex Salmond. The case has been complicated by Alex’s passing.
“But continuing the case is what is wanted by the family and in that they’ve the support of many including myself.
"Truth needs to out with the exoneration of Alex and the exposure of the duplicity of the Scottish Government.”
