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Not fair to judge civil servants now over missing ferry document, MSPs told

Scotland’s new top civil servant has said it wouldn’t “be fair” for him to judge staff who failed to document a key decision over the awarding of a £97 million ferry contract which could cost as much as £250 million. John-Paul Marks, who took up the ...

03 May 2022 at 15:25

Alex Salmond launches legal action against Scottish Government

Former first minister Alex Salmond has launched legal action against the Scottish Government over its botched investigation of harassment complaints against him. The Court of Session confirmed to the PA news agency on Friday the case, Alex Salmond ...

24 Nov 2023 at 11:16

‘Day of reckoning’ coming for Scottish Government in legal action, warns Salmond

Former first minister Alex Salmond has said the Scottish Government’s “day of reckoning” is coming as he launched legal action over the handling of harassment complaints against him. The Court of Session confirmed to the PA news agency on Friday ...

24 Nov 2023 at 16:21

Scotland

Swinney: Hiring six investigators is not because of backlog of harassment cases

The number of external investigators appointed by the Scottish Government to handle complaints about current and former ministers is to allow for flexibility, not due to outstanding cases, MSPs have heard. Deputy First Minister John Swinney ...

26 Apr 2022 at 14:55

Scotland

Former top civil servant Leslie Evans ‘unable’ to speak to Holyrood committee

The convener of a Holyrood committee has spoken of his disappointment at the “discourtesy” after it was revealed that Scotland’s former top civil servant would not give evidence to the panel. Leslie Evans left her post as Permanent ...

10 Mar 2022 at 12:55

Scotland

New top civil servant to appear before Holyrood committee

Scotland’s new top civil servant will appear before a Holyrood committee for the first time on Tuesday, after his predecessor was deemed unable to. Permanent Secretary John-Paul Marks will give evidence to the Public Finance and ...

03 May 2022 at 03:55

Scotland

Top civil servant in Scotland to leave role

Scotland’s top civil servant will leave the post next year, the Scottish Government has announced. After three years in the role, Permanent Secretary John Paul Marks will move to head up HM Revenue and Customs in 2025. Mr Marks ...

18 Dec 2024 at 16:22

Salmond’s estate seeks effective bankruptcy over costs of court action

Alex Salmond’s estate has been forced to seek the equivalent of bankruptcy over the costs of court action taken during the former first minister’s later life. Mr Salmond successfully sued the Scottish Government, winning £512,...

02 Nov 2025 at 13:31

Scotland

Millionaire takes over legal rights to Salmond case against Scottish Government

A millionaire businessman and rock drummer has taken up Alex Salmond’s case against the Scottish Government after being assigned the legal rights. Paul McManus will fund the action initially brought by the former first ...

13 Feb 2026 at 16:40

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