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The Latest Breaking News from the Court of Session

Scottish Government handling of Salmond files release ‘shambolic’ – FOI chief

The Scottish Government was admonished by the Court of Session this week.

Evening Standard

Court reprimands Scottish Government over FOI response delay on Salmond files

The Court of Session said Scottish ministers had shown ‘a lack of proper respect’ for the Information Commissioner.

Evening Standard

Inside the room as UK Government tried to stall the Scottish Palestine Action review

THERE weren’t enough seats at court 6 of the Court of Session today ...

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Could a 'gap in the system' be letting lawyers off despite serious misconduct?

FEARS have been raised serious conduct complaints about solicitors in Scotland could be slipping through the net due to a "gap" in the…

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Scotland: Jenny Gilruth expected to become Deputy First Minister in new SNP team

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is set to announce his new cabinet. Jenny Gilruth is tipped to become Deputy First Minister. Swinney was sworn in for his second term. His government will focus on the cost-of-living crisis and NHS reforms. The SNP won 58 seats in the recent election. New…

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Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push

The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet.

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Gilruth appointed Deputy First Minister as Swinney reshuffles top team

The First Minister is appointing his new Cabinet.

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Gilruth to be appointed Deputy First Minister by Swinney

The new Scottish Cabinet is being appointed.

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Swinney sworn in as First Minister ahead of Cabinet appointments

It comes after the SNP’s election victory earlier this month.

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Swinney to be sworn in as First Minister and appoint Cabinet

John Swinney will be sworn in at the Court of Session on Wednesday.

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Man wins five-figure payout from Celtic over historic abuse claims, says lawyer

The legal action was led by Digby Brown Solicitors.

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Celtic FC faces further legal over historic abuse allegations at boys club

The action has been raised at the Court of Session.

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Judge rises to consider ‘complex’ arguments in trans prisoner legal challenge

Lady Ross said she would not be able to deliver any decision ‘very rapidly’.

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Ban on trans inmates in women’s jails would be ‘fundamental denial’, court told

For Women Scotland is challenging the current Scottish Prison Service policy of holding some trans women in the women’s prison estate.

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Government accused of treating women like ‘pawns’ over trans prisoner policy

For Women Scotland is challenging the Scottish Government’s approach to trans prisoners

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Women prisoners treated as ‘pawns for political gain’, court hears

A lawyer representing For Women Scotland accused the prison service of “institutional neglect of and contempt for women’s rights”.

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Hearing on transgender prisoners to start in Edinburgh

The judicial review hearing begins at the Court of Session on Tuesday.

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Information Commissioner approach to public interest ‘insufficient’, court told

Scottish ministers are appealing against a decision by the Information Commissioner.

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Judge allows judicial review of Palestine Action ban

A two-day substantive hearing will now take place at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on March 17 and 18.

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Captain and first officer of seized tanker have left UK waters, court told

Lawyers for the wife of the captain had lodged a petition to prevent the Marinera and those on board being removed.

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Findlay: Swinney is grasping at straws over documents detailing Sturgeon probe

The Scottish Tory leader accused the Scottish Government of being ‘addicted to secrecy’.

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Scottish Government faces legal action over Nicola Sturgeon inquiry evidence

The Information Commissioner had given the Government until Thursday to release the material, but it did not do so.

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Government issued contempt of court warning over Sturgeon investigation ruling

The Scottish Information Commissioner said the Scottish Government’s actions were disrespectful to the public and reflected poorly on ministers.

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Review of Palestine Action terror ban is ‘urgent’, Court of Session told

Joanna Cherry KC said that a judicial review was ‘a case of great constitutional significance’.

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Government launches appeal against Sturgeon investigation information ruling

The Government said Information Commissioner David Hamilton ‘erred in relation to the law’ over the issue.

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