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Information Commissioner challenges Scottish Government's secrecy

David Hamilton, Scotland's Information Commissioner, is challenging the Scottish Government over transparency issues. He has taken the Government to the Court of Session for failing to provide information related to the Hamilton report, which cleared Nicola Sturgeon in the Alex Salmond investigation. Hamilton has also raised concerns about NHS Fife's handling of Freedom of Information (FoI) requests, stating: "It's really quite ridiculous" that members of the public wait years for information. He aims to improve accountability and transparency within public bodies, highlighting a culture of secrecy that undermines public trust.

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