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The Latest Breaking News from the Court of Session

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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…

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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

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

Evening Standard

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)

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)

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)

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)

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,…

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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.

The Independent UK

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)

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

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’.

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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

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)

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)

Scottish council grants brewery planning permission for second time

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

Evening Standard

Judge upholds legal challenge against new North Sea oil and gas fields

The decision to grant consent to the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields will now be reconsidered, taking into account downstream emissions.

The Independent UK

Plans to drill UK’s largest untapped oilfield thwarted in court

The Conservative-led government approved Shell’s proposals to develop the Jackdaw field in 2022

The Independent UK

Pensioners challenging winter fuel payment cut ‘not eligible for it’, court told

The case was brought by Florence and Peter Fanning, from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.

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