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Scottish Government Faces Legal Action Over Inquiry File Delay

1/18/2026

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The Scottish government faces legal action for missing the deadline to release files from an inquiry into whether former first minister Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code.
The Scottish Information Commissioner, David Hamilton, warned he will refer the matter to the Court of Session if the evidence is not provided by January 22.
The government said it would comply with the commissioner's decision while protecting the identities of those involved.

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The Scottish government faces legal action for missing the deadline to release files from an inquiry into whether former first minister Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code.
The Scottish Information Commissioner, David Hamilton, warned he will refer the matter to the Court of Session if the evidence is not provided by January 22.
The government said it would comply with the commissioner's decision while protecting the identities of those involved.