The Scottish Government has been told their reasoning behind withholding evidence gathered during an investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code is not valid. Mr Hamilton investigated and issued a report in March 2021 in which he determined Ms Sturgeon did not breach the code. Mr Harrop asked Scottish ministers two weeks later to be provided with all written evidence gathered by Mr Hamilton during his investigation. Ministers also argue any disclosure of the written evidence would be detrimental to Mr Hamilton's independence as an adviser. It remains in the control of Mr Hamilton.

Source: Express December 06, 2023 15:49 UTC