Summary
The Scottish government released thousands of documents related to an investigation into Nicola Sturgeon, the former First Minister of Scotland. This release follows legal action because the government missed deadlines on sharing information about the inquiry. Sturgeon was earlier cleared of breaking rules in an investigation into her predecessor, Alex Salmond.
Key Facts
- The Scottish government released about 5,000 pages of documents concerning an inquiry into Nicola Sturgeon.
- Legal action was threatened due to missed deadlines for providing information.
- Nicola Sturgeon was cleared in 2021 of breaking the ministerial code during an investigation into her predecessor, Alex Salmond.
- Alex Salmond, a former First Minister, was cleared of sexual assault charges in 2020.
- Scotland's Information Commissioner took legal action for missed deadlines on document release.
- The government is challenging cases in the Court of Session, including orders to release evidence from an independent adviser’s investigation.
- The document release included heavy redactions to protect identities.
- The case deals with freedom of information law and government transparency issues.
