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The Latest Breaking News from the Court of Session

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.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

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.

Evening Standard · Jan 16

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’.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

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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.

Evening Standard · Jan 9

Peggie judgment did not take gender ruling into account properly, says academic

Professor Michael Foran said if necessary, the case could be taken to Scotland’s highest court, the Court of Session.

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

Scottish Government ‘wrongly withheld’ information from Sturgeon breach probe

The Information Commissioner ordered the release of some evidence from an investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025

UK Government blocked bottle return scheme to give SNP a ‘black eye’, court told

A UK-wide DRS is planned but it is not expected to begin before 2027.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025

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Scottish Government ‘utterly irresponsible’ over deposit scheme – Alister Jack

Giving evidence in the afternoon former circular economy minister Lorna Slater denied trying to ‘persuade’ Biffa to sign up to the scheme.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025

Key facts on deposit return ‘kept from us’, claims Circularity Scotland boss

David Harris was speaking at the Court of Session, where Biffa Waste Services is suing the Scottish Government over its decision to delay the scheme.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

Alex Salmond's widow pauses compensation claim against Scottish Government

Former first minister Alex Salmond's widow is pausing a compensation claim against the Scottish Government over its handling of an investigation…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2025

Judge rules separated couple can finalise adoption in Scots legal first

Lady Tait ruled at the Court of Session that both adults and the eight-year-old girl live as a ‘family unit’, albeit in two households.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025

Law firm hails ‘resilience’ of Celtic Boys Club players as group action finishes

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Alex Salmond’s widow suing Scottish Government over sexual harassment probe

Former first minister Alex Salmond’s widow is suing the Scottish Government over its handling of an investigation into sexual harassment…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025

Ex-Labour frontbencher calls for Rosebank rejection over Israel links

A SUSPENDED Labour MP has called on the UK Government to reject the controversial Rosebank oil field, citing concerns profits from the project could…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

Tommy Sheridan claims he has been 'victimised' by Glasgow City Council

Tommy Sheridan has claimed he is being "victimised" for his political past by Glasgow City Council after being rejected for a job as a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2025

Scottish couple lose court case to overturn Winter Fuel Payment cut

A COATBRIDGE couple have lost their legal challenge against the UK and Scottish Government decisions to axe winter fuel payments.

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2025

Tommy Sheridan refused social work job due to 'unacceptable risk', court hears

Social work bosses refused to give Tommy Sheridan a job because of the “unacceptable level of risk” his perjury conviction posed to a council,…

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Ministers accused of ‘still breaking the law’ over fishing licences

Charity Open Seas made the allegation more than a year after a decision in its favour at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

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The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Swinney says becoming Scottish First Minister ‘not part of a well-crafted plan’

John Swinney was voted in as First Minister by MSPs at Holyrood on May 7 last year.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2025

Winter Fuel Payment cut 'complied with Equality Act', court told

A decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners complied with the Equality Act 2010, the Attorney General has told a court.

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025

Decision to cut winter fuel payment ‘complied with Equality Act’, court told

Attorney General Andrew Webster said there is ‘no general common law duty to consult residents who may be affected by such a law’.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

UK Government ‘blinded’ by money worries when it cut fuel payment, court told

Pensioners Florence and Peter Fanning, from North Lanarkshire, are challenging last year’s change to the winter fuel payment.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

Winter fuel payment cut ‘tainted’ by lack of impact assessment, court told

Two Scottish pensioners have brought a legal challenge to the decision at the Court of Session.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2025

Timeline of Nicola Sturgeon's time as an MSP and first minister

FORMER Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will not seek re-election to Holyrood next year ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2025

Scottish council grants brewery planning permission for second time

SCOTTISH councillors have once again unanimously granted planning permission for a brewery in Pitlochry.

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