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UK Supreme Court Asked to Rule on Sturgeon Documents Release

8/27/2026

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The United Kingdom Supreme Court has been asked to rule on Scotland’s refusal to release Sturgeon inquiry documents.
Scottish ministers argue legal professional privilege justifies denying the freedom-of-information request.
The Court of Session overturned Information Commissioner David Hamilton’s order to release the documents.
David Hamilton is seeking permission to appeal the decision to the United Kingdom’s highest court.
Hamilton warned the ruling could make obtaining legally-privileged documents overly difficult.

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The United Kingdom Supreme Court has been asked to rule on Scotland’s refusal to release Sturgeon inquiry documents.
Scottish ministers argue legal professional privilege justifies denying the freedom-of-information request.
The Court of Session overturned Information Commissioner David Hamilton’s order to release the documents.
David Hamilton is seeking permission to appeal the decision to the United Kingdom’s highest court.
Hamilton warned the ruling could make obtaining legally-privileged documents overly difficult.