The Court of Session rules that the Scottish Government is in contempt of court regarding its handling of freedom of information (FOI) requests connected to Alex Salmond files. According to reports, the court says ministers repeatedly fail to meet deadlines for disclosing information sought under FOI law. The ruling follows delays in providing the requested materials, with outlets describing the issue as related to documents associated with the Salmond-related matter. BBC News reports that the court characterizes the Government’s repeated missed disclosure dates as contempt. The Scotsman similarly reports that contempt is found after ministers do not comply with an FOI request in time, describing the decision as significant. The Daily Mail adds that the judge finds the Government in contempt of its own information watchdog obligations, emphasizing the publication delays of the Salmond files. Across sources, the central point is the same: the court finds the Scottish Government has not complied with required disclosure timelines for FOI requests tied to the Salmond files.