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Supreme Court asked to decide on Sturgeon inquiry documents

The UK's Supreme Court has been asked to review the Scottish Government's refusal to release documents related to an inquiry that cleared Nicola Sturgeon of breaching the ministerial code. The Government cited legal professional privilege in denying a freedom of information (FOI) request from Benjamin Harrop, who sought internal communications on the matter. Scottish Information Commissioner David Hamilton said there are significant implications and risks placed on the public's right to access information because of this ruling. The case stems from a dispute between Nicola Sturgeon and the late Alex Salmond over the Government's handling of harassment complaints against him.

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