The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Legal Aid Board

Peter Murrell’s legal aid withdrawn by funding body

The development comes ahead of a proceeds of crime hearing in December.

Evening Standard · Sep 30

John Swinney to probe legal aid award in Outer Hebrides dog cafe row

JOHN Swinney has said he will probe whether the Scottish Legal Aid Board was right to fund a case by an American woman over a row about her dog not…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1

‘I’m not going anywhere’: Sally Kellerman’s adopted daughter Claire Kellerman speaks out amid bitter Scottish island dispute over assistance dog after Equality Act lawsuit

Sally Kellerman’s adopted daughter Claire Kellerman is embroiled in a legal dispute on Scotland’s Great Bernera over her Australian cattle dog, which she says is an assistance animal. She has sued a community-run cafe under the Equality Act, while local groups face mounting legal bills. Kellerman calls the backlash a…

The Times of India · Aug 29

Peter Murrell: Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband granted legal aid following embezzlement charge

The 60-year-old was first arrested in April 2023 as part of the police investigation into the SNP finances

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell granted legal aid following embezzlement charge

The 60-year-old was first arrested in April 2023 as part of the police investigation into the SNP finances.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Katie Allan's mum says daughter's tragic death has cost family thousands amid fight for answers

Linda Allan and husband Stuart may have to withdraw from a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of their daughter despite five years of tirelessly campaigning for answers.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023